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BEING  A  RECORD  OF  THE  MEDALS  OF  HONOR  ISSUED  TO  THE  ENLISTED 
MEN  AND  MARINES  OF  THE  NAVY,  UNDER  AUTHORITY  OF  THE  CONGRESS 
OF  THE  UNITED  STATES,  FOR  DEEDS  OF  GALLANTRY  AND  HEROISM  IN 
TIMES  OF  WAR  AND  PEACE 

€][  This  record  of  the  enlisted  men  who  have  shed  luster  upon  the  service  by  upholding  the  honor  of 
the  flag  in  storm  and  battle,  by  their  devotion  to  the  country  and  to  each  other,  and  by  their  unselfish- 
ness in  risking  their  own  lives  to  save  others,  is  especially  commended  to  the  rising  generation  of 
American  seamen,  that  they  may  emulate  the  deeds  of  their  heroic  predecessors,  and  maintain  that  high 
standard  of  gallantry  which  has  always  characterized  the  personnel  of  the  United  States  naval  service 


PUBLISHED  BY  THE  BUREAU  OF  NAVIGATION 

NAVY  DEPARTMENT 

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EXTRACTS  FROM  THE  STATUTES  AUTHORIZING  THE  ISSUE 
OF  MEDALS  OF  HONOR. 

[Extract  from  the  act  to  promote  the  efficiency  of  the  navy.] 

SECTION  7.  And  it  is  further  enacted,  That  the  Secretary  of  the  Navy  be,  and  is  hereby, 
authorized  to  cause  two  hundred  medals  of  honor  to  be  prepared  with  suitable  emblematic 
devices  which  shall  be  bestowed  upon  such  petty  officers,  seamen,  landsmen:  and  marines 
as  shall  most  distinguish  themselves  by  their  gallantry  in  action  and  other  seamanlike 
qualities  during  the  present  war. 

Approved  December  21,  1861. 

[Extract  from  the  act  to  establish  and  equalize  the  grade  of  line  officers  of  the  United 

States  Navy.] 

SECTION  10.  And  be  it  further  enacted,  Thai  *  *  *  Seamen  distinguishing  them- 
selves in  battle  or  by  extraordinary  heroism  in  the  line  of  their  profession  may  be  promoted 
to  forward  warrant  officers  or  acting  master's  mates,  as  they  may  best  be  qualified,  upon 
the  recommendation  of  their  commanding  officer,  approved  by  the  flag  officer  and  the 
department.  Upon  such  promotion  they  shall  receive  a  gratuity  of  one  hundred  dollars 
and  a  medal  of  honor  to  be  prepared  by  the  Navy  Department. 

Approved  July  16,   1862. 

[Extract  from  the  act  to  appoint  certain  officers  of  the  navy.] 

SECTION  3.  And  be  it  further  enacted,  That  *  *  *  Seamen  distinguished  them- 
selves in  battle  or  by  extraordinary  heroism  in  the  line  of  their  profession  may  be  promoted 
to  forward  warrant  officers  or  acting  master's  mates,  as  they  may  be  best  qualified,  upon 
the  recommendation  of  their  commanding  officers,  approved  by  the  flag  officer  and  the 
department.  Upon  such  promotion  they  shall  receive  a  gratuity  of  one  hundred  dollars 
and  a  medal  of  honor  to  be  prepared  by  the  Navy  Department. 

Approved  May  17,  1864. 

AX  ACT  For  the  reward  of  enlisted  men  of  the  Navy  or  Marine  Corps. 

Be  it  enacted  by  the  Senate  and  House  of  Representatives  of  tlic  1'nitcd  States  of 
America  in  Congress  assembled,  That  any  enlisted  man  of  the  Navy  or  Marine  Corps 
who  shall  have  distinguished  himself  in  battle  or  displayed  extraordinary  heroism  in  the 
line  of  his  profession  shall,  upon  recommendation  of  his  commanding  officer,  approved  by 
the  flag  officer  and  the  Secretary  of  the  Navy,  receive  a  gratuity  and  medal  of  honor  as 
provided  for  seamen  in  section  fourteen  hundred  and  seven  of  the  Revised  Statutes. 

Approved  March  3,  1901. 

[Public  resolution  No.  23.] 

JOINT  RESOLUTION  Authorizing  the  issue  of  duplicate  medals  where  the  original  have 

been  lost  or  destroyed. 

Resolved  by  the  Senate  and  House  of  Representatives  of  the  United  States  of  America 
in  Congress  assembled,  That  in  any  case  where  the  President  of  the  United  States  has 
heretofore,  under  any  act  or  resolution  of  Congress,  caused  any  medal  to  be  made  and 
presented  to  any  officer  or  person  in  the  United  States  on  account  of  distinguished  or 
meritorious  services,  on  a  proper  showing  made  by  such  person  to  the  satisfaction  of  the 
President  that  such  medal  has  been  lost  or  destroyed  through  no  fault  of  the  beneficiary, 
and  that  diligent  search  has  been  made  therefor,  the  President  is  hereby  authorized  to 
cause  to  be  prepared  and  delivered  to  such  person  a  duplicate  of  such  medal,  the  cost  of 
which  shall  be  paid  out  of  any  money  in  the  Treasury  not  otherwise  appropriated. 

Approved  April  15,  1904. 

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ROLL  OF  HONOR. 


JOHN  M.  ADAMS. 

Sergeant,  United  States  Marine  Corps,  for  distinguished  conduct 
in  the  presence  of  the  enemy  in  battle  near  Tientsin,  China,  July  13, 
1900. 

HARRY  C.  ADRIANCE. 

Corporal,  United  States  Marine  Corps,  for  distinguished  conduct 
in  the  presence  of  the  enemy  in  battle  near  Tientsin,  China,  July  13, 
1900. 

MICHAEL  AHEAM. 

Paymaster's  steward  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Kearsarge,  when  she 
destroyed  the  Alabama,  off  Cherbourg,  France,  June  19,  1864;  "ex- 
hibited marked  coolness  and  good  conduct,  and  is  highly  commended 
by  his  divisional  officer." 

EDWARD  ALLEN. 

Boatswain's  mate,  first  class,  United  States  Navy,  for  distinguished 
conduct  in  the  presence  of  the  enemy  in  battles  on  the  13th,  20th.  21st, 
and  22d  of  June,  1900,  while  with  the  relief  expedition  of  the  allied 
forces  in  China. 

AARON  ANDERSON. 

Landsman  (colored)  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Wyandank,  during  a 
boat  expedition  up  Mattox  Creek,  March  17,  1865;  was  reported  by 
his  commanding  officer  as  having  rendered  gallant  assistance,  loading 
the  howitzer  while  lying  on  his  back,  and  then  firing  with  such  care 
and  precision  as  to  kill  and  wound  many  of  the  rebel  party. 

ROBERT  ANDERSON. 

Quartermaster  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Crusader  and  Keokuk;  ex- 
hibited in  the  former  vessel,  on  all  occasions,  in  various  skirmishes 
and  fights,  the  greatest  intrepidity  and  devotion.  In  the  latter  vessel, 
during  the  attack  on  Charleston,  was  stationed  at  the  wheel,  and 
when  the  shot  penetrated,  scattering  the  iron,  desired  to  cover  his 
commanding  officer  with  his  person.  Promoted  to  acting  master's 
mate. 


6  ROLL   OF    HONOR. 

WILLIAM  ANDERSON. 

Coxswain  on  the  U.  S.  S.  Powhatan;  for  rescuing  from  drowning 
W.  H.  Moffatt,  first  class  boy,  on  the  28th  of  June,  1878. 

JOHN  ANDREWS. 

Ordinary  seaman  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Benicia;  was  stationed 
at  the  lead  in  passing  the  forts  in  Corea,  June  9  and  10,  1871.  Stand- 
ing on  the  gunwale  of  the  Benicia's  launch,  lashed  to  the  ridge-rope, 
he  remained  unflinching  in  this  dangerous  position,  and  gave  his 
soundings  with  coolness  and  accuracy  .under  a  heavy  fire. 

JOHN  ANGLING. 

Boy  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Pontoosuc;  commended  for  gallantry, 
skill,  and  coolness  in  action  during  the  operations  in  and  about  Cape 
Fear  River,  which  extended  from'  December  24,  1864,  to  January  22, 
1865,  and  resulted  in  the  capture  of  Fort  Fisher  and  Wilmington. 

EDWIN  N.  APPLETON. 

Corporal,  United  States  Marine  Corps,  for  bravery  in  crossing 
the  river  at  Tientsin  June  20,  1900,  in  a  small  boat  with  three  other 
men  under  a  heavy  fire  and  assisting  to  destroy  buildings  occupied  by 
the  enemy. 

MATTHEW  ARTHUR. 

Signal  quartermaster  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Carondelet,  at  the 
reduction  of  Forts  Henry  and  Donelson,  February  6  and  14, 1862,  and 
other  actions,  "  most  faithfully,  effectively,  and  valiantly  performed 
all  the  duties  of  signal  quartermaster  and  captain  of  rifled  bow  gun, 
and  was  conspicuous  for  valor  and  devotion." 

CHARLES  ASTEN. 

Quarter-gunner  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Signal,  which  vessel  was 
attacked  by  field  batteries  and  sharpshooters  and  destroyed  in  Red 
River,  May  5,  1864.  "  He  was  on  the  sick  list,  but  did  duty  during 
the  whole  of  the  engagement." 

DANIEL  ATKINS. 

Ship's  cook,  first  class,  serving  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  dishing,  for 
gallant  conduct  in  attempting  to  save  the  life  of  the  late  Ensign 
Joseph  C.  Breckenridge,  U.  S.  Navy,  who  fell  overboard  at  sea  from 
that  vessel  on  February  11,  1898. 


ROLL  OF    HONOR.  7 

THOMAS  ATKINSON. 

Yeoman  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Richmond,  Mobile  Bay,  August  5, 
1864;  commended  for  coolness  and  energy  in  supplying  the  rifle 
ammunition,  which  was  under  his  sole  charge,  in  the  action  in  Mobile 
Bay  on  the  morning  and  forenoon  of  August  5,  1864.  He  was  a  petty 
officer  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  frigate  Congress,  in  1842-1846;  was 
present  and  assisted  in  capturing  the  whole  of  the  Buenos  Ayrean 
fleet  by  that  vessel,  off  Montevideo;  joined  the  Richmond  in  Septem- 
ber, 1860;  was  in  the  actions  with  Fort  McRea;  the  Head  of  the 
Passes  of  the  Mississippi;  Forts  Jackson  and  St.  Philip;  the  Chal- 
mettes;  the  rebel  ironclads  and  gunboats  below  New  Orleans;  Vicks- 
burg,  Port  Hudson,  and  at  the  surrender  of  New  Orleans. 

J.  F.  AUER. 

Ordinary  seaman  apprentice;  for  jumping  overboard  from  the 
U.  S.  S.  Lancaster,  November  20,  1883,  at  Marseille,  France,  and 
rescuing  from  drowning  a  French  lad  who  had  fallen  into  the  sea 
from  a  stone  pier  astern  of  the  ship. 

JAMES  A  VERY. 

Seaman  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Metacomet;  was  one  of  the  boat's 
crew  which,  in  charge  of  Acting  Ensign  H.  C.  Neilds,  of  the  United 
States  Navy,  went  to  the  rescue  of  the  officers  and  crew  of  the  U.  S. 
monitor  Tecumseh,  when  that  vessel  was  sunk  by  a  torpedo  in  passing 
the  forts  in  Mobile  Bay,  August  5,  1864.  This  boat's  crew,  under 
their  brave  and  gallant  leader,  went  within  a  few  hundred  yards 
of  one  of  the  forts  under  a  fire  which  Admiral  Farragut  expressed  as 
"one  of  the  most  galling  "  he  ever  saw,  and  succeeded  in  rescuing 
from  death  10  of  the  crew  of  the  Tecumseh.  Their  conduct  elicited 
the  admiration  of  both  friend  and  foe. 

BENJAMIN  F.  BAKER. 

Coxswain,  serving  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Nashville,  for  extraor- 
dinary bravery  and  coolness  while  cutting  the  cables  leading  from 
Cienfuegos,  Cuba,  May  11,  1898,  under  a  heavy  fire  of  the  enemy. 

HENRY  BAKER. 

Quarter-gunner  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Metacornet,  was  one  of  the 
boat's  crew  which,  in  charge  of  Acting  Ensign  H.  C.  Neilds,  of  the 
United  States  Navy,  went  to  the  rescue  of  the  officers  and  crew  of  the 
U.  S.  monitor  Tecumseh,  when  that  vessel  was  sunk  by  a  torpedo  in 
passing  the  forts  in  Mobile  Bay,  August  5,  1864.  This  boat's  crew, 


8  ROLL   OF   HONOR. 

under  their  brave  and  gallant  leader,  went  within  a  few  hundred 
yards  of  one  of  the  forts,  under  a  fire  which  Admiral  Farragut  ex- 
pressed as  "  one  of  the  most  galling  "  he  ever  saw,  and  succeeded  in 
rescuing  from  death  ten  of  the  crew  of  the  Tecwnseh.  Their  conduct 
elicited  the  admiration  of  both  friend  and  foe. 

CHARLES  BALDWIN. 

Coal-heaver  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Wyalusing ;  volunteered  May 
25,  1864,  in  a  night  attempt  to  destroy  the  rebel  ram  Albemarle,  in 
Roanoke  River,  and  although  it  was  unsuccessful,  he  displayed  cour- 
age, zeal,  and  unwearied  exertion  on  the  occasion.  Promoted  to 
acting  master's  mate. 

JAMES  BARNUM. 

Boatswain's  mate  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  New  Ironsides;  com- 
mended for  highly  meritorious  conduct  during  the  several  engage- 
ments with  Fort  Fisher,  in  December,  1864,  and  January,  1865. 

EDWARD  BARRETT. 

Second-class  fireman  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Alaska;  for  hauling  the 
fires  from  under  the  boiler  after  the  stop-valve  chamber  had  been 
ruptured,  at  Callao  Bay,  Peru,  September  14,  1881. 

DAVID  D.  BARROW. 

Ordinary  seaman,  serving  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Nashville,  for 
extraordinary  bravery  and  coolness  while  cutting  the  cables  leading 
from  Cienfuegos,  Cuba,  May  11,  1898,  under  a  heavy  fire  of  the 
enemy. 

GURDON  H.  BARTER. 

Landsman  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Minnesota;  especially  com- 
mended for  bravery  in  the  assault  on  Fort  Fisher,  remaining  at  the 
front  near  the  fort  when  the  panic  carried  the  mass  away. 

THOMAS  C.  BARTON. 

Seaman  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Hunchback,  in  the  attack  upon 
Franklin,  Va.,  October  3,  1862;  mentioned  for  heroic  conduct.  Pro- 
moted to  acting  master's  mate. 

DAVID  L.  BASS. 

Seaman  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Minnesota;  especially  commended 
for  bravery  in  the  assault  on  Fort  Fisher,  remaining  at  the  front  near 
the  fort  when  the  panic  carried  the  mass  away. 


BOLL  OF   HONOR.  9 

RICHARD  BATES. 

Seaman  of  the  U.  S.  S.  De  Soto;  for  heroic  conduct  in  rescuing 
from  drowning  James  Kose  and  John  Russell,  seamen,  of  the  U.  S.  S. 
Winooski,  off  Easport,  Me.,  May  10,  1866. 

PHILIP  BAZAAR. 

Ordinary  seaman  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  /Santiago  de  Cuba;  was  one 
of  the  boat's  crew  detailed  for  General  Terry.  The  five  men  forming 
this  boat's  crew  were  represented  to  have  been  the  only  men  who  en- 
tered Fort  Fisher  in  the  assault  from  the  fleet,  January  15,  1865. 

FREDERICK  BEHNE. 

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Fireman,  first  class,  serving  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Iowa,  for  extraor- 
dinary heroism  at  the  time  of  the  blowing  out  of  the  manhole 
plate  of  boiler  D  on  board  that  vessel  January  25,  1905. 

HEINRICH  BEHNICHE. 

Fireman,  first  class,  serving  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Iowa,  for  extraor- 
dinary heroism  at  the  time  of  the  blowing  out  of  the  manhole  plate 
of  boiler  D  on  board  that  vessel  January  25,  1905. 

GEORGE  BELL. 

Captain  of  the  afterguard  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Santee;  was 
pilot  of  the  boat  engaged  in  cutting  out  the  rebel  armed  schooner 
Royal  Yacht  from  Galveston  Bay,  November  7,  1861,  and  evinced 
more  coolness,  in  passing  the  four  forts  and  the  rebel  steamer  General 
Rusk,  than  was  ever  before  witnessed  by  his  commanding  officer. 
"Although  severely  wounded  in  the  encounter,  he  displayed  extraor- 
dinary courage,  under  the  most  painful  and  trying  circumstances." 

W.  H.  BELPITT. 

Captain  of  afterguard  on  the  U.  S.  S.  Monocacy,  for  jumping 
overboard  from  that  vessel  at  Foochow,  China,  on  the  morning  of 
October  7,  1884,  and  sustaining,  until  picked  up,  a  Chinaman  who  had 
been  thrown  into  the  water  by  the  capsizing  of  a  canoe. 

JAMES  H.  BENNETT. 

Chief  boatswain's  mate,  serving  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Marblehead, 
for  extraordinary  bravery  and  coolness  while  cutting  the  cables  lead- 
ing from  Cienfuegos,  Cuba,  May  11,  1898,  under  a  heavy  fire  of 
the  enemy. 


10  ROLL   OF   HONOR. 

JAMES  BENSON. 

Seaman  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Ossipee,  June  20,  1872 ;  at  the  im- 
minent risk  of  his  life,  jumped  into  the  sea,  when  the  ship  was  going 
at  a  speed  of  four  knots,  and  endeavored  to  save  John  K.  Smith, 
landsman,  of  the  same  vessel,  from  drowning. 

ASA  BETHAM. 

Coxswain  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Pontoosuc;  commended  for 
gallantry,  skill,  and  coolness  in  action  during  the  operations  in  and 
about  Cape  Fear  River,  which  extended  from  December  24,  1864,  to 
January  22,  1865,  and  resulted  in  the  capture  of  Fort  Fisher  and 
Wilmington. 

ALBERT  BEYER, 

Coxswain,  serving  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Nashville,  for  extraor- 
dinary bravery  and  coolness  while  cutting  the  cables  leading  from 
Cienfuegos,  Cuba,  May  11,  1898,  under  heavy  fire  of  the  enemy. 

CHARLES  J.  BIBBER. 

Gunner's  mate  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Agawam;  one  of  the  crew 
of  the  powder-boat  which  was  exploded  near  Fort  Fisher,  December 
23,  1864,  for  which  service  he  volunteered. 

JOHN  F.  BICKFORD. 

Captain  of  top  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Kearsarge  when  she  de- 
stroyed the  Alabama,  off  Cherbourg,  France,  June  19,  1864;  "ex- 
hibited marked  coolness  and  good  conduct,  and  is  highly  commended 
By  his  divisional  officer."  Promoted  to  acting  master's  mate. 

RICHARD  BINDER. 

Sergeant  of  marines,  U.  S.  S.  Ticonderoga,  for  personal  valor  as 
captain  of  a  gun  at  Fort  Fisher,  1864  to  1865. 

ERNEST  H.  BJORKMAN. 

Ordinary  seaman,  serving  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Leyden,  for  hero- 
ism at  the  time  of  the  wreck  of  that  vessel,  January  21,  1903. 

WILLIAM  BLAGEEN. 

Ship's  cook  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Brooklyn  in  the  engagement 
in  Mobile  Bay,  August  5,  1864;  conspicuous  for  bravery,  performing 
his  duty  in  the  powder  division,  at  a  point  where  the  ship  was  riddled 


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very  much,  and  in  the  immediate  vicinity  of  the  shell-whips,  which 
were  twice  cleared  of  men  by  bursting  shells. 

ROBERT  M.  BLAIR. 

Boatswain's  mate  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Pontoosuc;  commended 
for  gallantry,  skill,  and  coolness  in  action  during  the  operations  in 
and  about  Cape  Fear  River,  which  extended  from  December  24,  1804, 
to  January  22,  1865,  and  resulted  in  the  capture  of  Fort  Fisher  and 
Wilmington. 

ROBERT  BLAKE. 

Contraband  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Marblehead  in  the  engagement 
with  the  rebel  batteries  on  Stono  River.  December  25,  1863;  serving 
as  a  powder- boy,  displayed  extraordinary  courage,  alacrity,  and  intel- 
ligence in  the  discharge  of  his  duties  under  trying  circumstances,  and 
merited  the  admiration  of  all. 

ROBERT  BLUME. 

Seaman,  serving  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Nashville,  for  extraordinary 
bravery  and  coolness  while  cutting  the  cables  leading  from  Cien- 
fuegos,  Cuba,  May  11,  1898,  under  a  heavy  fire  of  the  enemy. 

EDWARD  BOERS. 

Seaman,  serving  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Bennington,  for  extraordi- 
nary heroism  displayed  at  the  time  of  the  explosion  of  a  boiler  of  that 
vessel  at  San  Diego,  Cal.,  July  21,  1905. 

FRANK  BOIS. 

Quartermaster  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Cincinnati  in  an  attack  on 
the  Vicksburg  batteries,  May  27,  1863 ;  coolness  in  making  signals  and 
in  nailing  the  flag  to  the  stump  of  the  forestaff  under  a  heavy  fire. 

WILLIAM  BOND. 

Boatswain's  mate  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Kearsarge  when  she 
destroyed  the  Alabama,  off  Cherbourg,  France,  June  19, 1864;  "  exhib- 
ited marked  coolness  and  good  conduct,  and  is  highly  commended  by 
his  divisional  officer." 

ROBERT  E.  BONNET. 

Chief  water  tender,  United  States  Navy,  serving  on  board  the 
U.  S.  S.  Hopkins,  for  extraordinary  heroism  in  the  line  of  his  pro- 
fession on  the  occasion  of  the  accident  to  one  of  the  boilers  of  that 
vessel  Februarv  14,  1910. 


12  ROLL   OF   HONOR. 

THOMAS  BOURNE. 

Seaman  and  gun  captain  on  board  of  the  II.  S.  S.  Varuna,  in  the 
attacks  upon  Forts  Jackson  and  St.  Philip,  April  24, 1862 ;  mentioned 
at  having  done  his  "  duty  through  the  thickest  of  the  fight  with  great 
coolness  and  danger  to  the  enemy." 

EDWAED  E.  BOWMAN. 

Quartermaster  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Ticonderoya  in  the  attacks 
on  Fort  Fisher ;  "  commended  for  good  conduct  throughout  the  action, 
in  which  he  was  badly  wounded,  and  bore  his  sufferings  with  great 
fortitude." 

EEWIN  J.  BOYDSTON. 

Private,  United  States  Marine  Corps,  for  distinguished  conduct 
in  the  presence  of  the  enemy  at  Peking,  China,  July  21  to  August 
IT,  1900.  Boydston  assisted  to  erect  barricades  under  a  heavy  fire. 

ALEXANDER  BEADLEY. 

Landsman  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Wachusett;  jumped  overboard 
off  Cowes,  August  7,  1872,  in  a  strong  tideway,  to  save  Philip  Cassidy, 
landsman,  of  the  U.  S.  S.  W  abash,  from  drowning. 

AMOS  BEADLEY. 

Landsman  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Varuna  in  the  attack  upon  Forts 
Jackson  and  St.  Philip,  April  24,  1862 ;  "  stood  at  the  wheel  the  whole 
time,  although  guns  were  raking  the  deck  from  behind  him."  "  His 
position  was  one  of  the  most  responsible  on  the  ship,  and  he  did  his 
duty  to  the  utmost." 

CHAELES  BEADLEY. 

Boatswain's  mate;  first  captain  of  9-inch  gun  on  board  of  the 
U.  S.  S.  Louisville;  especially  commended  for  his  attention  to  duty, 
bravery,  and  coolness  in  action. 

GEOEGE  P.  BEADY. 

Chief  gunner's  mate,  serving  on  board  the  torpedo  boat  Winslow, 
for  gallant  and  conspicuous  conduct  in  the  action  at  Cardenas,  Cuba, 
May  11,  1898.  Brady's  energy  in  assisting  to  sustain  fire,  his  efforts 
to  repair  the  steering  gear  under  fire,  his  promptness  in  maintaining 
closed  water-tight  doors  and  hatches  was  largely  instrumental  in  sav- 
ing the  vessel. 


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JOHN  BRAZELL. 

Quartermaster  on  the  U.  S.  S.  Richmond;  recommended  for  cool- 
ness and  good  conduct  in  the  action  in  Mobile  Bay  on  the  morning 
and  forenoon  of  August  5,  1864.  He  was  in  the  Brooklyn  in  the 
actions  with  Forts  Jackson  and  St.  Philip;  the  Chalmettes;  batteries 
below  Vicksburg,  and  present  at  the  surrender  of  New  Orleans. 
Joined  the  Richmond  in  1863. 

GEORGE  BREEMAN. 

Seaman,  serving  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Kearsarge,  for  extraordinary 
heroism  in  the  line  of  his  profession  at  the  time  of  the  accidental 
ignition  of  powder  charges  in  the  forward  13-inch  turret  on  board 
that  vessel  April  13,  1906. 

JOHN  BREEN. 

Boatswain's  mate  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Commodore  Perry  in 
the  attack  upon  Franklin,  Va.,  October  3,  1862;  distinguished  for 
his  gallant  conduct. 

CHRISTOPHER  BRENNEN. 

Seaman  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Mississippi  (but  belonging  to  the 
Colorado]  in  the  capture  of  Forts  St.  Philip  and  Jackson,  and  New 
Orleans,  April  24  and  25,  1862;  attracted  the  particular  attention  of 
his  commanding  officer  by  his  "  courageous  example  to  those  around 
him.  Was  the  life  and  soul  of  the  gun's  crew." 

PATRICK  F.  BRESNAHAN. 

Water  tender,  serving  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Iowa,  for  extraordinary 
heroism  at  the  time  of  the  blowing  out  of  the  manhole  plate  of 
boiler  D  on  board  that  vessel  January  25,  1905. 

GEORGE  W.  BRIGHT. 

Coal  passer,  serving  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Nashrille,  for  extraor- 
dinary bravery  and  coolness  while  cutting  the  cables  leading  from 
Cienfuegos,  Cuba,  May  11,  1898,  under  a  heavy  fire  of  the  enemy. 

ANDREW  BRINN. 

Seaman  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Mississippi  in  the  attack  on  the 
Port  Hudson  batteries,  night  of  March  14,  1863 ;  commended  for  zeal 
and  courage  displayed  in  the  performance  of  unusual  and  trying 
service  whilst  the  vessel  was  aground  and  exposed  to  a  heavy  fire. 


14  ROLL   OF   HONOR. 

GEOEGE  F.  BROCK. 

Carpenter's  mate,  second  class,  serving  on  board  the  U.  S.  S. 
Bennington,  for  extraordinary  heroism  displayed  at  the  time  of  the 
explosion  of  a  boiler  of  that  vessel  at  San  Diego,  Cal.,  July  21,  1905. 

CHARLES  BROWN. 

Corporal  of  marines.  U.  S.  S.  Colorado  assisted  in  capturing  the 
Corean  standard  in  the  center  of  the  citadel  of  the  Corean  Fort,  June 
11,  1871. 

JAMES  BROWN. 

Quartermaster  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Albatross,  in  the  action 
with  Fort  De  Russy,  May  4,  1863.  After  the  steering-wheel  and. 
wheel  ropes  had  been  shot  awray  he  stood  on  the  gun  platform  of  the 
quarter-deck,  exposing  his  person  to  a  close  fire  of  musketry  from  the 
shore,  and  rendered  invaluable  assistance  by  his  expert  management 
of  the  relieving  tackles  in  extricating  the  vessel  from  a  perilous 
position. 

JOHN  BROWN. 

Captain  of  afterguard  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  De  Soto;  heroic 
conduct  with  two  comrades,  in  rescuing  from  drowning,  James  Rose 
and  John  Russell,  seamen,  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Winooski,  off  Eastport, 
Me.,  May  10,  1866. 

JOHN  BROWN. 

Captain  of  forecastle  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Brooklyn,  in  the 
engagement  in  Mobile  Bay,  August  5,  1864;  very  conspicuous  for 
bravery,  skill,  coolness,  and  activity  at  his  gun. 

ROBERT  BROWTN. 

Captain  of  -top  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Richmond,  Mobile  Bay, 
August  5,  1864;  commended  for  coolness  and  good  conduct  in  the 
action  in  Mobile  Bay,  on  the  morning  and  forenoon  of  August  5, 
1864.  He  was  on  board  the  West-field  in  the  actions  with  Forts  Jack- 
son and  St.  Philip;  the  Chalmettes;  and  present  at  the  surrender  of 
New  Orleans;  also  with  the  batteries  at  Vicksburg.  Joined  the 
Richmond  in  September,  1863. 

WILSON  BROWN. 

Landsman  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Hartford  in  the  engagement  in 
Mobile  Bay,  August  5.  1864;  "  was  stationed  at  the  shell-whip  on  the 
berth-deck.  A  man  was  killed  on  the  ladder  above  him  and  thrown 


ROLL   OF   HONOR.  15 

with  such  violence  against  Brown  as  to  knock  him  into  the  hold, 
where  he  lay  for  a  short  time  senseless ;  but  on  recovering,  he  immedi- 
ately returned  to  his  station,  though,  besides  himself,  only  one  of  the 
original  six  belonging  there  had  escaped." 

WILLIAM  H.  BROWN. 

Landsman  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Brooklyn  in  the  engagement  in 
Mobile  Bay,  August  5,  1864 ;  conspicuous  for  bravery,  performing  his 
duty  in  the  powder  division,  at  a  point  where  the  ship  was  riddled 
very  much,  and  in  the  immediate  vicinity  of  the  shell-whips,  which 
were  twice  cleared  of  men  by  bursting  shells.  Was  also  wounded. 

WILLIAM  P.  BROWNELL. 

Coxswain  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Benton;  conspicuous  for  skill 
and  courage  as  captain  of  9-inch  gun  in  the  attacks  on  Great  Gulf,, 
May  3.  1863,  and  Vicksburg,  May  22,  1863,  also  in  serving  at  Battery 
Benton  before  Vicksburg. 

HENRY  BRUTSCHE. 

Landsman  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Tacony.  At  the  capture  of 
Plymouth,  October  31,  1864,  he  landed  and  spiked  a  loaded  9-inch 
gun  under  a  sharp  fire  of  musketry. 

DAVID  M.  BUCHANAN. 

Apprentice  serving  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Saratoga.  On  the 
morning  of  July  15,  1879;  while  that  vessel  was  anchored  off  the 
Battery,  New  York  Harbor,  Robert  Lee  Robey,  apprentice,  fell  over- 
board from  the  after-part  of  the  ship.  The  tide  was  running  strong 
ebb  at  the  time,  and  Robey  not  being  an  expert  swimmer  was  in 
danger  of  drowning.  Buchanan  instantly  sprang  over  the  rail  after 
him.  without  hesitating  an  instant  to  remove  even  a  portion  of  his 
clothing.  They  were  later  picked  up  by  the  ship's  boat. 

JAMES  BUCK. 

Quartermaster  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Brooklyn  in  the  attack  upon 
Forts  Jackson  and  St.  Philip,  and  at  the  taking  of  New  Orleans, 
April  24  and  25,  1862.  "  Stationed  at  the  wheel."  "  Early  in  the 
fight  was  painfully  wounded  by  a  heavy  splinter,  but  for  seven  hours 
stood  bravely  at  his  post,  refusing  to  go  below  until  positively  ordered 
to  do  so."  Next  morning  stole  to  his  station  and  steered  the  ship  over 
eight  hours."  Promoted  to  acting  master's  mate. 


16  ROLL   OF    HONOR. 

HOWAKD  M.  BUCKLEY. 


Private,  United  States  Marine  Corps,  for  distinguished  conduct 
in  the  presence  of  the  enemy  in  battles,  while  with  the  Eighth  Army 
Corps,  on  the  25th,  27th,  29th  of  March,  and  the  4th  of  April,  1899. 

THOMAS  BURKE. 

Seaman  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  De  Soto;  heroic  conduct,  with  two 
comrades,  in  rescuing  from  drowning  James  Rose  and  John  Russell, 
seamen,  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Winooski,  off  Eastport,  Me.,  May  10,  1866. 

JAMES  BURNES. 

Private,  United  States  Marine  Corps,  for  bravery  in  crossing  the 
river  at  Tientsin,  June  20,  1900,  in  a  small  boat  with  three  other  men 
under  a  heavy  fire,  and  assisting  to  destroy  building  occupied  by  the 
enemy. 

JOHN  M.  BURNS. 

Seaman  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Lackawanna;  severely  wounded 
and  sent  below  under  the  surgeon's  charge;  would  not  remain  unem- 
ployed, but  assisted  the  powder  division  until  the  action  was  over. 

ALBERT  BURTON. 

Seaman  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Wabash;  mentioned  for  gallant 
conduct  in  the  assault  on  Fort  Fisher,  January  15,  1865,  and  as  hav- 
ing entered  the  stockade. 

GEORGE  BUTTS. 

Gunner's  mate  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Signal,  which  vessel  was  at- 
tacked by  field  batteries  and  sharpshooters,  and  destroyed  in  Red 
River,  May  5,  1864.  "  He  was  on  the  sick  list,  but  did  duty  during 
the  whole  of  the  engagement." 

JAMES  BYRNES. 

Boatswain's  mate;  first  captain  of  9-inch  gun  on  board  of  the 
U.  S.  S.  Louisville;  "  especially  commended  for  his  attention  to  duty, 
bravery,  and  coolness  in  action."  Promoted  to  acting  master's  mate. 

THOMAS  CAHEY. 

Seaman,  serving  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Petrel,  for  heroism  and 
gallantry,  fearlessly  exposing  his  own  life  to  danger  for  the  saving 
of  others  on  the  occasion  of  the  fire  on  board  said  vessel,  March  31, 
1901. 


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ALBERT  E.  CAMPBELL. 

Private,  United  States  Marine  Corps,  for  distinguished  conduct  in 
the  presence  of  the  enemy  in  the  advance  on  Tientsin,  June  21,  1900. 

DANIEL  CAMPBELL. 

Private,  United  States  Marine  Corps,  serving  on  board  the  U.  S.  S. 
Marblehead,  for  extraordinary  bravery  and  coolness  while  cutting  the 
cables  leading  from  Cienfuegos,  Cuba,  May  11,  1898,  under  a  heavy 
fire  of  the  enemy. 

WILLIAM  CAMPBELL. 

Boatswain's  mate  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Ticonderoga,  in  the 
attacks  on  Fort  Fisher,  December  24  and  25,  1864,  and  January  13, 
14,  and  15,  1865.  "  Commended  for  coolness  and  good  conduct  as 
captain  of  a  gun." 

JAMES  CAREY. 

Seaman  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Huron;  saving  three  shipmates 
from  drowning. 

WILLIAM  I.  CARR. 

Private,  United  States  Marine  Corps,  for  distinguished  conduct 
in  the  presence  of  the  enemy  at  Peking,  China,  July  21  to  August 
17,  1900. 

WILLIAM  M.  CARR. 

Master  at  arms  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Richmond,  Mobile  Bay, 
August  5,  1864;  commended  for  coolness,  energy,  and  zeal  in  the 
action  of  Mobile  Bay  on  the  morning  and  forenoon  of  August  5, 1864. 
Volunteered  to  direct,  under  the  orders  of  the  commander  of  the 
division,  the  passing  of  shells  from  the  shell  rooms,  in  addition  to 
his  duties  connected  with  the  care  of  lights,  which  he  performed 
most  satisfactorily;  has  been  master  at  arms  on  board  the  Rich- 
mond since  September,  1860 ;  was  in  the  actions  with  Fort  McRea ;  at 
the  Head  of  the  Passes  of  the  Mississippi;  forts  Jackson  and  St. 
Philip ;  the  Chalmettes ;  the  rebel  ironclads  and  gunboats  below  New 
Orleans;  Vicksburg;  Port  Hudson;  and  present  at  the  surrender  of 
New  Orleans. 

JOSEPH  E.  CARTER. 


Blacksmith,  serving  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Marblehead,  for  extraor- 
dinary bravery  and  coolness  while  cutting  the  cables  leading. from 
Cienfuegos,  Cuba,  May  11, 1898,  under  heavy  fire  of  the  enemy. 


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18  ROLL  OF  HONOR. 

MICHAEL  CASSIDY. 

Landsman  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Lackawanna;  first  sponger  of 
a  gun.  Displayed  great  coolness  and  exemplary  behavior,  eliciting 
the  applause  of  his  officers  and  the  gun's  crew. 

THOMAS  CAVANAUGH. 

Fireman,  first  class,  serving  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Potomac,  for 
extraordinary  heroism  in  line  of  duty,  volunteering  to  enter  the  fire- 
room  filled  with  live  steam  and  open  the  auxiliary  valve,  at  the  time 
of  the  accident  to  the  forward  boiler  of  that  vessel,  en  route  from  Cat 
Island  to  Nassau,  on  the  night  of  November  14,  1898.  After  repeated 
attempts,  enveloped  from  head  to  feet  in  wet  blankets  and  wet  towels 
over  his  face,  he  succeeded  in  getting  the  valve  open  and  thus  relieving 
the  vessel  from  further  danger. 

LEONARD  CHADWICK. 

Apprentice,  first  class,  serving  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Marblehead, 
for  extraordinary  bravery  and  coolness  while  cutting  the  cables  lead- 
ing from  Cienfuegos,  Cuba,  May  11,  1898,  under  a  heavy  fire  of  the 
enemy. 

JAMES  B.  CHANDLER. 

Coxswain  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Richmond,  Mobile  Bay,  August 
5,  1864;  commended  for  coolness  and  good  conduct  in  the  action  in 
Mobile  Bay,  on  the  morning  and  forenoon  of  August  5,  1864.  He 
deserves  especial  notice  for  having  come  off  the  sick  list,  and  going  to 
and  remaining  at  his  quarters  during  the  entire  action.  Joined  the 
Brooklyn  in  November,  1861 ;  was  in  the  actions  with  Forts  Jackson 
and  St.  Philip;  the  Chalmettes;  batteries  below  Vicksburg;  and 
present  at  the  surrender  of  New  Orleans.  Joined  the  Richmond  in 
September,  1863. 

AUGUST  CHANDRON. 

Seaman  apprentice,  second  class,  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Quinnebaug;  for 
jumping  overboard  from  that  vessel  at  Alexandria,  Egypt,  on  the 
morning  of  November  21,  1885,  and,  with  the  aid  of  Hugh  Miller, 
boatswain's  mate,  rescuing  from  drowning  William  Evans,  ordinary 
seaman. 

LOUIS  G.  CHAPUT. 

Landsman  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Lackawanna;  remained  at  his 
gun  after  he  was  severely  wounded  until  relieved  by  another  person ; 
was  then  taken  below,  and  after  reporting  to  the  surgeon  returned  to 
his  station  at  the  gun  and  resumed  his  duties  till  the  action  was  over, 
and  was  then  carried  below. 


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GEORGE  CHARETTE. 

Gunner's  mate,  first  class,  for  extraordinary  heroism  in  connection 
with  the  sinking  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Merrimac,  at  the  entrance  to  the 
harbor  of  Santiago  de  Cuba,  on  the  night  of  June  2,  1898,  under 
heavy  fire  from  the  Spanish  batteries. 

JOHN  P.  CHATHAM. 

Gunner's  mate,  second  class,  United  States  Navy,  for  distinguished 
conduct  in  the  presence  of  the  enemy,  in  battles  on  the  13th,  20th,  21st, 
and  22d  of  June,  1900,  while  with  the  relief  expedition  of  the  allied 
forces  in  China. 

EDWARD  A.  CLARY. 

Water  tender,  United  States  Navy,  serving  on  board  the  U.  S.  S. 
Hopkins,  for  extraordinary  heroism  in  the  line  of  his  profession  on 
the  occasion  of  the  accident  to  one  of  the  boilers  of  that  vessel,  Feb- 
ruary 14,  1910. 

JOSEPH  CLANCY. 

Chief  boatswain's  mate,  United  States  Navy,  for  distinguished  con- 
duct in  the  presence  of  the  enemy  in  battles  on  the  13th,  20th,  21st, 
and  22d  of  June,  1900,  while  with  the  relief  expedition  of  the  allied 
forces  in  China. 

CLAUS  K.  R.  CLAUSEN. 

Coxswain,  for  extraordinary  heroism  in  connection  with  the  sink- 
ing of  the  U.  S.  S.  Merrimac,  at  the  entrance  to  the  harbor  of  Santiago 
de  Cuba  on  the  night  of  June  2,  1898,  under  heavy  fire  from  the 
Spanish  batteries. 

JOHN  J.  CLAUSEY. 
i 

Chief  gunner's  mate,  serving  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Bennington, 
for  extraordinary  heroism  displayed  at  the  time  of  the  explosion  of 
a  boiler  of  that  vessel  at  San  Diego,  Cal.,  July  21, 1905. 

ROBERT  T.  CLIFFORD. 

Master-at-arms  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Monticello;  volunteered 
for  duty  on  four  occasions  of  danger,  and  was  particularly  conspicu- 
ous in  charging  a  rebel  force  near  New  Topsail  Inlet,  N.  C.,  August 
22,  1863,  and  in  destroying  a  rebel  schooner.  Promoted  to  acting 
master's  mate. 


20  BOLL  OF  HONOR. 

PATEICK  COLBEET. 


Coxswain  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Commodore  Hull.  At  the 
capture  of  Plymouth,  October  31,  1864,  was  captain  of  the  forward 
pivot  gun.  Although  painfully  wounded  by  a  shell,  which  killed  a 
comrade  at  his  side,  he  remained  at  his  post  until  the  close  of  the 
action,  and  appeared  as  cool  during  the  engagement  as  if  at  target 
practice. 

JOHN  COLEMAN. 

Private  marine  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Colorado;  fighting  hand  to 
hand  with  the  enemy,  and  saving  the  life  of  Alexander  McKenzie, 
Corea,  June  11, 1871. 

DENNIS  CONLAN. 

Seaman  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Agawam;  one  of  the  crew  of  the 
powder-boat  which  was  exploded  near  Fort  Fisher,  December  23, 
1864,  for  which  service  he  volunteered. 

MICHAEL  CONNOLLY. 

Ordinary  seaman  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Plymouth;  gallantry 
in  rescuing  a  citizen  from  drowning  in  the  harbor  of  Halifax,  Nova 
Scotia,  on  the  Tth  of  August,  1876. 

THOMAS  CONNOE. 

Ordinary  seaman  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Minnesota.  In  the 
assault  on  Fort  Fisher,  January  15,  1865,  charged  up  the  palisades, 
and  remained  there  when  others  were  seized  with  a  panic.  He,  with 
others,  brought  off  a  wounded  officer  from  the  field. 

WILLIAM  C.  CONNOE. 

Boatswain's  mate  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Howquah,  on  the  occa- 
sion of  the  destruction  of  the  blockade  runner  Lynx,  off  Wilmington, 
September  25,  1864,  at  night.  Performed  his  duty  faithfully  under 
the  most  trying  circumstances,  standing  firmly  at  his  post  in  the 
midst  of  a  cross  fire  from  the  rebel  shore  batteries  and  our  own 
vessels. 

JAMES  COONEY. 

Private,  United  States  Marine  Corps,  for  distinguished  conduct 
in  the  battle  of  Tientsin,  July  13,  1900. 


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THOMAS  C.  COONEY. 

Chief  machinist,  serving  on  board  the  torpedo  boat  Winslow,  for 
gallant  and  conspicuous  conduct  in  the  action  at  Cardenas,  Cuba, 
May  11,  1898.  Cooney's  promptness  in  extinguishing  fires  in  boiler 
pierced  by  shell  saved  boiler  tubes  from  burning  out. 

JOHN  COOPER. 

Coxswain  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Brooklyn,  in  the  engagement 
in  Mobile  Bay,  August  5,  1864.  Very  conspicuous  for  bravery,  skill, 
coolness,  and  activity  at  his  gun. 

JOHN  COOPER. 

Quartermaster  of  Acting  Rear  Admiral  Thatcher's  staff.  During 
the  terrific  fire  at  Mobile,  on  the  26th  of  April,  1865,  at  the  risk  of 
being  blown  to  pieces  by  exploding  shells,  he  advanced  through  the 
burning  locality,  rescued  a  wounded  man  from  certain  death,  and 
bore  him  on  his  back  to  a  place  of  safety.  Entitled  to  wear  a  bar 
attached  to  the  ribbon  of  the  medal  he  had  already  received  at  Mobile 
Bay,  August  5,  1864. 

DEMETRI  CORAHORGI. 

Fireman,  first  class,  serving  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Iowa,  for  ex- 
traordinary heroism  at  the  time  of  the  blowing  out  of  the  manhole 
plate  of  boiler  D  on  board  that  vessel,  January  25, 1905. 

THOMAS  E.  CORCORAN. 

Landsman  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Cincinnati,  in  an  attack  on  the 
Vicksburg  batteries,  May  27,  1863;  conspicuous  for  coolness  and 
bravery  under  a  severely  accurate  fire.  "  This  is  no  ordinary  case 
of  performance  of  duty." 

WILLIAM  COREY. 

Landsman  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Plymouth;  heroic  conduct  in 
endeavoring  to  save  the  life  of  one  of  the  crew  of  the  Plymouth, 
who  had  fallen  overboard  from  aloft,  at  the  navy-yard,  New  York, 
July  26,  1876. 

JOHN  COSTELLO. 

Ordinary  seaman  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Hartford;  gallantry  in 
rescuing  from  drowning  a  landsman  of  that  vessel,  at  Philadelphia, 
on  the  16th  July,  1876. 


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PETEE  COTTON. 

Coxswain  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Baron  DeKalb;  mentioned  by 
his  commanding  officer  for  having  "  distinguished  himself  in  various 
actions." 

H.  C.  COUKTNEY. 

Seaman  on  board  the  U.  S.  training-ship  Portsmouth;  for  jumping 
overboard  from  that  vessel  at  the  Washington  Navy- Yard,  February 
7,  1882,  and  rescuing  from  drowning  Charles  Taliaferro,  jack-of- 
the-dust. 

T.  CEAMEN. 

Boatswain's  mate  of  the  U.  S.  training-ship  Portsmouth;  for  jump- 
ing overboard  from  that  vessel  at  the  Washington  Navy- Yard, 
February  7,  1882,  and  rescuing  from  drowning  Charles  Taliaferro, 
jack-of-the-dust. 

ALEXANDEE  CEAWFOED. 

Fireman  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Wy  aiming;  volunteered  May  25, 
1864,  in  a  night  attempt  to  destroy  the  rebel  ram  Albemarle,  in 
Eoanoke  Eiver,  and,  although  it  was  unsuccessful,  he  displayed 
courage,  zeal,  and  unwearied  exertion  on  the  occasion. 

THOMAS  CEIPPS. 

Quartermaster  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Richmond,  Mobile  Bay, 
August  5, 1864 ;  commended  for  coolness  and  good  conduct  as  captain 
of  a  gun  in  the  action  in  Mobile  Bay,  on  the  morning  and  forenoon 
of  August  5, 1864.  He  was  in  the  Brooklyn  in  the  actions  with  Forts 
Jackson  and  St.  Philip;  the  Chalmette  batteries;  batteries  below 
Vicksburg ;  and  present  at  the  surrender  of  New  Orleans.  Joined  the 
Richmond  in  September,  1863. 

WILLIE  CEONAN. 

Boatswain's  mate,  second  class,  serving  on  board  the  U.  S.  S. 
Bennington,  for  extraordinary  heroism  displayed  at  the  time  of  the 
the  explosion  of  a  boiler  of  that  vessel  at  San  Diego,  Cal.,  July  21, 
1905. 

COENELIUS  CEONIN. 

Chief  quartermaster  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Richmond,  Mobile 
Bay,  August  5,  1864;  commended  for  coolness  and  close  attention  to 
duty  in  looking  out  for  signals  and  steering  the  ship  in  the  action  in 
Mobile  Bay  on  the  morning  and  forenoon  of  August  5, 1864.  He  has 
been  in  the  naval  service  eight  years.  Joined  the  Brooklyn  in  De- 
cember, 1861 ;  was  in  the  actions  with  Forts  Jackson  and  St.  Philip, 


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and  with  the  rebel  iron-clads  and  gunboats  below  New  Orleans;  was 
in  the  action  with  the  Chalmette  batteries;  present  at  the  surrender 
of  New  Orleans ;  and  in  the  attack  on  the  batteries  below  Vicksburg, 
in  1862.  Joined  the  Richmond  in  September,  1863.  Afterwards 
appointed  a  gunner  in  the  navy. 

WILLIAM  A.  GROUSE. 

Water  tender,  serving  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Concord,  for  especially 
brave  and  praiseworthy  conduct  in  line  of  duty,  hauling  fires  at  the 
time  of  the  blowing  out  of  a  lower  manhole  plate  joint  on  boiler  B 
on  board  of  that  vessel  off  Cavite,  Manila  Bay,  Philippine  Islands, 
May  21, 1898.  The  atmosphere  in  which  Grouse  was  obliged  to  work 
was  very  hot  and  filled  with  vapor,  necessitating  the  playing  of  water 
into  the  fireroom  from  a  hose. 

GEORGE  W.  CUTTER. 

Landsman  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Powhatan;  jumped  overboard 
at  Norfolk,  May  27,  1872,  and  aided  in  saving  one  of  the  crew  of 

that  vessel  from  drowning. 

) 

JOHN  O.  DAHLGREN. 

Corporal,  United  States  Marine  Corps,  for  distinguished  conduct 
in  the  presence  of  the  enemy  at  the  battle  of  Peking,  China,  June 
20  to  July  16,  1900. 

DANIEL  DALY. 

Private,  United  States  Marine  Corps,  for  distinguished  and  gallant 
conduct  in  the  presence  of  the  enemy  in  the  battle  ,of  Peking,  China, 
August  14,  1909. 

HENRY  W.  DAVIS. 

Private,  United  States  Marine  Corps,  for  distinguished  conduct 
in  the  presence  of  the  enemy  at  Peking,  China,  July  21  to  August 
17,  1900. 

JOHN  DAVIS. 

Ordinary  seaman ;  for  jumping  overboard  from  the  U.  S.  S. 
Trenton,  at  Toulon,  France,  February,  1881,  and  rescuing  from 
drowning  Augustus  Ohlensen,  cockswain. 

JOHN  DAVIS. 

Quarter  gunner  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Valley  City,  in  the  attack 
on  the  enemy's  vessels  and  a  fort  near  Elizabeth  City,  N.  C.,  Febru- 
ary 10,  1862.  When  the  vessel  was  on  fire  near  the  magazine,  he 


24  ROLL  OF   HONOR. 

seated  himself  on  an  open  barrel  of  powder  as  the  only  means  to 
keep  the  fire  out. 

JOHN  DAVIS. 

Gunner's  mate,  third  class,  serving  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Marble- 
head^  for  extraordinary  bravery  and  coolness  while  cutting  the  cables 
leading  from  Cienfuegos,  Cuba,  May  11,  1898,  under  a  heavy  fire  of 
the  enemy. 

JOSEPH  H.  DAVIS. 

Landsman,  on  the  U.  S.  receiving-ship  Dale,  for  jumping  from 
the  ferryboat  while  off  the  wharf  at  Norfolk,  Va.,  and  rescuing  from 
drowning  John  Norman,  seaman,  January  22,  1886. 

RAYMOND  E.  DAVIS. 

Quartermaster,  third  class,  serving  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Ben- 
nington  for  extraordinary  heroism  displayed  at  the  time  of  the  ex- 
plosion of  a  boiler  of  that  vessel  at  San  Diego,  Cal.,  July  21,  1905. 

SAMUEL  W.  DAVIS. 

Ordinary  seaman,  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Brooklyn  in  the  en- 
gagement in  Mobile  Bay,  August  5,  1864;  displayed  much  courage, 
bravery,  and  coolness  in  acting  as  a  lookout  for  torpedoes  and  other 
obstructions. 

CHARLES  DEAKIN. 

Boatswain's  mate  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Richmond,  Mobile  Bay, 
August  5,  1864 ;  commended  for  coolness  and  good  conduct  as  captain 
of  a  gun  in  the  action  in  Mobile  Bay  on  the  morning  and  forenoon  of 
August  5, 1864.  He  deserves  special  notice  for  his  good  example  and 
zeal  in  going  to  and  remaining  at  his  quarters  during  the  whole 
action,  although  quite  sick.  He  has  been  in  the  naval  service  six 
years ;  was  on  board  the  Brooklyn  in  the  actions  with  Forts  Jackson 
and  St.  Philip,  and  with  the  rebel  ironclads  and  gunboats  below  New 
Orleans;  was  in  the  action  with  the  Chalmette  batteries;  present  at 
the  surrender  of  New  Orleans;  and  on  board  the  Brooklyn  in  the 
attack  upon  the  batteries  below  Vicksburg  in  1862.  Joined  the 
Richmond  in  September,  1863. 

OSBORN  DEIGNAN. 

Coxswain,  for  extraordinary  heroism  in  connection  with  the  sinking 
of  the  U.  S.  S.  Merrimac,  at  the  entrance  to  the  harbor  of  Santiago 
de  Cuba,  on  the  night  of  June  2,  1898,  under  heavy  fire  from  the 
Spanish  batteries. 


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LORENZO  DEMMING. 

Landsman  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  Picket  Boat  No.  1,  which  destroyed 
the  rebel  ram  Albemarle  at  Plymouth,  N.  C.,  October  27, 1864. 

JOHN  DEMPSEY. 

Seaman  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Kearsarge;  gallant  conduct  in 
jumping  overboard  from  the  Kearsarge,  at  Shanghai,  China,  and 
rescuing  from  drowning,  on  the  23d  of  January,  1875,  one  of  the  crew 
of  that  vessel. 

JOHN  DEMPSTER. 

Coxswain  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  New  Ironsides;  commended  for 
highly  meritorious  conduct  during  the  several  engagements  with 
Fort  Fisher  in  December,  1864,  and  January,  1865. 

MICHAEL  DENEEF. 

Captain  of  top  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Swatara;  gallant  conduct 
in  jumping  overboard  at  Para,  Brazil,  and  rescuing  one  of  the  crew 
of  that  vessel  from  drowning,  December  1,  1875. 

AUSTIN  DENHAM. 

Seaman  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Kansas;  displayed  great  coolness 
and  self-possession  at  the  time  Commander  A.  F.  Crosman  and  others 
were  drowned  near  Greytown,  Nicaragua,  April  12,  1872,  and  by 
extraordinary  heroism  and  personal  exertion  prevented  greater  loss 
of  life. 

J.  HENRY  DENIG. 

Sergeant  of  marines  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Brooklyn,  in  the  en- 
gagement in  Mobile  Bay,  August  5,  1864.  Conspicuous  good  con- 
duct at  his  gun. 

RICHARD  DENNIS. 

Boatswain's  mate  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Brooklyn,  in  the  en- 
gagement in  Mobile  Bay,  August  5,  1864.  Displayed  much  courage, 
bravery,  and  coolness  in  operating  the  torpedo  catcher  and  assisting 
in  working  the  bow  chaser. 

WILLIAM  DENSMORE. 

Chief  boatswain's  mate  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Richmond,  Mobile 
Bay,  August  5,  1864 ;  commended  for  coolness  and  good  conduct  as 
captain  of  a  gun  in  the  action  in  Mobile  Bay  on  the  morning  and 
forenoon  of  August  5,  1864.  He  has  been  in  the  naval  service  twelve 
years ;  was  on  board  the  ship  St.  Louis,  blockading  off  Pensacola  and 


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head  of  the  passes  of  the  Mississippi,  until  the  expiration  of  his  serv- 
ice in  1861;  reshipped  the  same  year  and  joined  the  Brooklyn;  was 
in  the  actions  with  Forts  Jackson  and  St.  Philip,  and  with  the  rebel 
ironclads  and  gunboats  below  New  Orleans;  was  in  the  action  with 
the  Chalmette  batteries;  present  at  the  surrender  of  New  Orleans; 
and  on  board  the  Brooklyn  in  the  attack  upon  the  batteries  below 
Vicksburg  in  1862.  Joined  the  Richmond  in  September,  1863. 

BARTHOLOMEW  DIGGINS. 

Ordinary  seaman,  serving  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Hartford,  for 
gallant  conduct  in  the  presence  of  the  enemy  during  the  action 
against  Fort  Morgan  and  the  enemy's  vessels  in  Mobile  Bay,  August 
5,  1864. 

JOHN  DITZENBACK. 

Quartermaster  on  board  the  U.  S.  monitor  Neosho.  During  the  en- 
gagement at  Bill's  Mills,  on  the  Cumberland  River,  near  Nashville, 
Tenn.,  December  6,  1864,  the  flag  and  signal  staffs  of  the  Neosho  were 
shot  away,  and  the  flag  lay  drooping  over  the  wheelhouse.  Under  the 
fire  of  the  enemy's  artillery  and  musketry,  this  man  went  out  of  the 
pilot  house,  recovered  the  flag,  and  tied  it  to  the  stump  of  the  main 
signal  staff,  the  highest  mast  remaining,  being  assisted  by  Pilot  John 
H.  Ferrell. 

JOHN  DONNELLY. 

Ordinary  seaman  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Metacomet;  was  one  of  the 
boat's  crew  which,  in  charge  of  Acting  Ensign  H.  C.  Neilds,  U.  S. 
Navy,  went  to  the  rescue  of  the  officers  and  crew  of  the  U.  S.  monitor 
Tecumseh  when  that  vessel  was  sunk  by  a  torpedo  in  passing  the  forts 
in  Mobile  Bay  August  5,  1864.  This  boat's  crew,  under  their  brave 
and  gallant  leader,  went  within  a  few  hundred  yards  of  one  of  the 
forts,  under  a  fire  which  Admiral  Farragut  expressed  as  "  one  of  the 
most  galling  "  he  ever  saw,  and  succeeded  in  rescuing  from  death  ten 
of  the  crew  of  the  Tecumseh.  Their  conduct  elicited  the  admiration 
of  both  friend  and  foe. 

WILLIAM  DOOLIN. 

Coal  heaver  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Richmond,  Mobile  Bay,  August 
5. 1864 ;  commended  for  coolness  and  good  conduct,  and  for  refusing  to 
leave  his  station  as  shot  and  shell  passer,  after  having  been  knocked 
down  and  badly  wounded  in  the  head  by  splinters;  and  upon  going 
to  quarters  the  second  time,  he  was  found  at  his  station,  nobly  doing 
his  duty,  in  the  action  in  Mobile  Bay  on  the  morning  and  forenoon  of 
August  5,  1864.  He  was  in  Fort  Pickens  when  it  was  bombarded  by 
the  rebels;  was  on  board  the  Brooklyn  in  the  actions  with  Forts 


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Jackson  and  St.  Philip;  the  Chalmettes;  the  rebel  ironclads  and 
gunboats  below  New  Orleans;  the  batteries  below  Vicksburg;  and 
present  at  the  surrender  of  New  Orleans. 

JOHN  J.  DORAN. 

Boatswain's  mate,  second  class,  serving  on  board  the  U.  S.  S. 
Marblehead)  for  extraordinary  bravery  and  coolness  while  cutting  the 
cables  leading  from  Cienfuegos,  Cuba,  May  11,  1898,  under  heavy 
fire  of  the  enemy. 

JOHN  DORMAN. 

Seaman  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  C arondelet ;  although  several 
times  wounded  in  various  actions,  has  invariably  returned  to  duty, 
presenting  an  example  of  constancy  and  devotion  to  the  flag. 

JAMES  DOUGHEET Y. 

Private  marine  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Benicia;  for  seeking  out 
and  killing  the  commanding  officer  of  the  Corean  forces. 

PATRICK  DOUGHERTY. 

Landsman  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Lackawarma;  took  the  place  of 
the  powder-boy  at  his  gun  without  orders,  when  the  powder-boy  was 
disabled ;  kept  up  a  supply,  and  showed  much  zeal  in  his  new  capacity. 

HENRY  DOW. 

Boatswain's  mate  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Cincinnati,  in  an  attack 
on  the  Vicksburg  batteries,  May  27,  1863;  conspicuous  for  coolness 
and  bravery  under  a  severely  accurate  fire.  "  This  was  no  ordinary 
case  of  performance  of  duty." 

FRANK  DU  MOULIN. 

Apprentice  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Saline.  On  the  5th  of  Septem- 
ber, 1867,  he  jumped  overboard  and  saved  from  drowning  Apprentice 
D'Orsay,  who  had  fallen  from  the  mizzen  topmast  rigging  of  the 
Saline,  in  New  London  Harbor,  and  was  rendered  helpless  by  striking 
the  mizzen  rigging  and  boat-davit  in  the  fall. 

ADAM  DUNCAN. 

Boatswain's  mate  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Richmond,  Mobile  Bay, 
August  5,  1864 ;  commended  for  coolness  and  good  conduct  as  captain 
of  a  gun  in  the  action  in  Mobile  Bay  on  the  morning  and  forenoon  of 


28  ROLL  OF   HONOR. 

August  5,  1864.  He  has  been  six  years  in  the  naval  service ;  was  on 
board  the  Brooklyn  in  the  actions  with  Forts  Jackson  and  St.  Philip, 
and  with  the  rebel  iron-clads  and  gunboats  below  New  Orleans ;  was 
in  the  action  with  the  Chalmette  batteries;  present  at  the  surrender 
of  New  Orleans;  and  on  board  the  Brooklyn  in  the  attack  upon  the 
batteries  below  Vicksburg  in  1862.  Joined  the  Richmond  in  Septemr 
ber,  1863. 

JAMES  K.  L.  DUNCAN. 

Ordinary  seaman  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Fort  Hindman.  During 
the  engagement  near  Harrisonburgh,  La.,  March  2, 1864,  a  shell  burst 
in  the  muzzle  of  one  of  the  guns  of  the  vessel,  setting  fire  to  the  tie 
of  a  cartridge  which  had  just  been  put  in  the  gun.  Duncan  imme- 
diately seized  the  burning  cartridge,  removed  it  from  the  gun,  and 
threw  it  overboard. 

WILLIAM  DUNN. 

Quartermaster  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Monadnock.  In  the  several 
attacks  upon  Fort  Fisher,  December  24  -and  25, 1864,  and  January  13, 
14,  and  15,  1865,  he  was  stationed  at  the  lead.  His  attention  to  duty 
was  constant;  and  his  cheerfulness,  coolness,  and  disdain  of  shelter 
attracted  the  notice  of  all  on  deck. 

KICHAKD  D.  DUNPHY. 

Coal-heaver  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Hartford;  lost  both  arms  dur- 
ing the  engagement  in  Mobile  Bay,  August  5,  1864. 

AUSTIN  J.  DURNEY. 

Blacksmith,  serving  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Nashville,  for  extraor- 
dinary bravery  and  coolness  while  cutting  the  cables  leading  from 
Cienfuegos,  Cuba,  May  11,  1898,  under  a  heavy  fire  of  the  enemy. 

JOHN  EDWARDS. 

Captain  of  top  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Lackawanna;  second  cap- 
tain of  a  gun ;  although  wounded,  would  not,  when  ordered,  go  below 
to  the  surgeon,  but  took  the  place  of  the  first  captain  during  the 
remainder  of  the  battle. 

JOHN  EGLIT. 

Seaman,  serving  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Nashville,  for  extraordinary 
bravery  and  coolness  while  cutting  the  cables  leading  from  Cienfue- 
gos, Cuba,  May  11,  1898,  under  a  heavy  fire  of  the  enemy. 


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JOHN  W.  EHLE. 

Fireman,  first  class,  serving  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Concord,  for 
especially  brave  and  praiseworthy  conduct  in  line  of  duty,  assisting 
to  haul  fires  at  the  time  of  the  blowing  out  of  a  lower  manhole-plate 
joint  on  boiler  B  on  board  that  vessel  off  Cavite,  Manila  Bay,  Philip- 
pine Islands,  May  21,  1898.  The  atmosphere  in  which  Ehle  was 
obliged  to  work  was  very  hot  and  filled  with  vapor,  necessitating  the 
playing  of  water  into  the  fireroom  from  a  hose. 

HENRY  A.  EILERS. 

Gunner's  mate,  serving  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Philadelphia;  for 
extraordinary  heroism  in  the  line  of  his  profession  on  the  occasion 
of  the  sham  attack  on  Fort  McHenry,  Baltimore,  Md.,  September  17, 
1892,  in  remaining  at  his  post  in  the  magazine  and  stamping  out 
the  burning  particles  of  a  prematurely  exploded  cartridge  which 
were  blown  down  the  chute. 

WALTER  ELMORE. 

Landsman  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Gettysburg;  for  jumping  over- 
board and  saving  from  drowning  Wallace  Febrey,  landsman,  while 
that  vessel  was  under  way  at  sea  in  lat.  36°  58'  N.,  long.  3°  44'  E.,  on 
October  1,  1878. 

THOMAS  ENGLISH. 

Signal  quartermaster  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  New  Ironsides;  com- 
mended for  highly  meritorious  conduct  during  the  several  engage- 
ments with  Fort  Fisher  in  December,  1864,  and  January,  1865. 

JOHN  ENRIGHT. 

Landsman  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Ranger;  for  jumping  overboard  from 
that  vessel  and  rescuing  from  drowning  John  Bell,  ordinary  seaman, 
and  George  Snensson,  ordinary  seaman,  off  Ensenada,  Mexico,  Janu- 
ary 18,  1886. 

JOHN  P.  ERICKSON. 

Captain  of  forecastle  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Pontoosue;  com- 
mended for  gallantry,  skill,  and  coolness  in  action,  during  the  opera- 
tions in  and  about  Cape  Fear  River,  which  extended  from  December 
24,  1864,  to  January  22,  1865,  and  resulted  in  the  capture  of  Fort 
Fisher  and  Wilmington.  Was  severely  wounded  in  the  naval  assault 
upon  Fort  Fisher. 


30  ROLL  OF   HONOR. 

NICK  ERICKSON. 

Cockswain,  serving  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Marblehead^  for  extraor- 
dinary bravery  and  coolness  while  cutting  the  cables  leading  from 
Cienfuegos,  Cuba,  May  11,  1898,  under  a  heavy  fire  of  the  enemy. 

JOHN  EVERETTS. 

Gunner's  mate,  first  class,  serving  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Gushing; 
for  gallant  conduct  in  attempting  to  save  the  life  of  the  late  Ensign 
Joseph  C.  Breckenridge,  U.  S.  Navy,  who  fell  overboard  at  sea  from 
that  vessel  on  February  11,  1898. 

HARRY  D.  FADEN. 

Coxswain,  serving  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Adams,  for  gallantry, 
rescuing  O.  C.  Hawthorne,  landsman  for  training,  from  drowning  at 
sea,  June  30,  1903. 

WILLIAM  FARLEY. 

Boatswain's  mate  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Marblehead,  in  the 
engagement  with  the  rebel  batteries  on  Stono  River,  December  25, 
1863;  distinguished  for  extraordinary  energy  and  heroism  in  dis- 
charging his  duties  as  first  captain  of  9-inch  gun,  setting  a  noble 
example  of  courage  and  devotion. 

EDWARD  FARRELL. 

Quartermaster  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Owasco,  in  the  attack  upon 
Forts  Jackson  and  St.  Philip.  "His  intelligence,  coolness,  and 
capacity  were  conspicuous." 

ISAAC  L.  FASSER. 

Ordinary  seaman  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Lackawanna;  for  rescuing  from 
drowning  William  Cruise,  who  had  fallen  overboard,  June  13,  1884, 
at  Callao,  Peru. 

JOHN  H.  FERRELL. 

Pilot  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  Monitor  Neosho.  During  the  engage- 
ment at  Bell's  Mills,  on  the  Cumberland  River,  near  Nashville, 
Term.,  December  6,  1864,  the  flag  and  signal  staffs  of  the  Neosho 
were  shot  away  and  the  flag  lay  drooping  over  the  wheelhouse. 
Under  the  fire  of  the  enemy's  artillery  and  musketry  he  went  out 
of  the  pilot  house,  recovered  the  flag,  and  tied  it  to  the  stump  of 
the  main  signal  staff,  the  highest  mast  remaining. 


BOLL  OF   HONOR.  31 

OSCAK  W.  FIELD. 

Private,  United  States  Marine  Corps,  serving  on  board  the  U.  S.  S 
Nashville,  for  extraordinary  bravery  and  coolness  while  cutting  the 
cables  leading  from  Cienfuegos,  Cuba,  May  11,  1898,  under  a  heavy 
fire  of  the  enemy. 

FREDERICK  T.  FISHER. 

Gunner's  mate,  first  class,  serving  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Philadel- 
phia, for  distinguished  conduct  in  the  presence  of  the  enemy  at  Samoa, 
April  1,  1899. 

HARRY  FISHER. 

Private,  United  States  Marine  Corps,  for  distinguished  conduct  in 
the  presence  of  the  enemy  at  Peking,  China,  July  21  to  August  17, 
1900.  Fisher  assisted  to  erect  barricades  under  a  heavy  fire. 

JOSEPH  FITZ. 

Ordinary  seaman,  serving  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Pampanga,  for 
bravery  and  extraordinary  heroism  in  the  time  of  battle,  Mount  Dajo 
Jolo,  P.  I.,  March  8,  1906. 

THOMAS  FITZPATRICK. 

Coxswain  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Hartford;  in  the  engagement  in 
Mobile  Bay,  August  5,  1864.  "  His  gun  was  almost  disabled  by  the 
bursting  of  a  shell,  which  destroyed  much  of  the  material  and  killed 
seven  men,  besides  wounding  several  others,  and  among  them  him- 
self. Notwithstanding  this,  he  had  the  killed  and  wounded  quietly 
removed;  replaced  the  breeching,  side  tackle,  and  truck,  etc.  (which 
had  been  cut  to  pieces),  got  a  crew,  and  in  a  little  while  was  firing 
the  gun  again  as  usual." 

JOHN  FLANNAGAN. 

Boatswain's  mate  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Supply;  for  rescuing  from 
drowning  David  Walsh,  seaman,  off  Havre,  France,  October  26, 1878. 

THOMAS  FLOOD. 

Boy  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Pensacola,  in  the  attack  upon  Forts 
Jackson  and  St.  Philip,  and  at  the  taking  of  New  Orleans,  April  24 
and  25,  1862.  "Assisted  very  materially  by  taking  the  duties  of  the 
signal  quartermaster,  who  was  shot  down,  which  duties  he  per- 
formed with  the  coolness,  exactitude,  and  fidelity  of  a  veteran  sea- 
man." "  Can  not  speak  too  warmly  of  Flood."  "  Intelligence  and 
character  of  high  order." 


32  ROLL  OF   HONOR. 

EDWAED  FLOYD. 

Boilermaker,  serving  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Iowa,  for  extraordinary 
heroism  at  the  time  of  the  blowing  out  of  the  manhole  plate  of  boiler 
D  on  board  that  vessel,  January  25,  1905. 

ALEXANDER  J.  FOLEY. 

Sergeant,  United  States  Marine  Corps,  for  distinguished  conduct 
in  the  presence  of  the  enemy  in  battle  near  Tientsin,  China,  July  13, 
1900. 

ANDREW  P.  FOKBECK. 

Seaman,  United  States  Navy,  for  distinguished  conduct  in  the 
presence  of  the  enemy  in  battle,  Katbalogan,  Samar,  Phillipine 
Islands,  July  16,  1900. 

BRUNO  A.  FORSTERER. 

Sergeant,  United  States  Marine  Corps,  for  distinguished  conduct 
in  the  presence  of  the  enemy  at  Samoa,  April  1,  1899. 

CHRISTOPHER  FOWLER. 

Quartermaster  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Fortune;  gallant  conduct 
off  Point  Zapotitlan,  Mexico,  May  11,  1874,  on  the  occasion  of  the 
capsizing  of  one  of  the  boats  of  the  Fortune  and  the  drowning  of  a 
portion  of  the  boat's  crew. 

CHARLES  H.  FOY. 

Signal  quartermaster  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Rhode  Island;  com- 
mended for  valuable  services  during  the  actions  with  Fort  Fisher, 
and  for  excellent  qualities. 

HERBERT  L.  FOSS. 

Seaman,  serving  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Marblehead,  for  bravery  and 
coolness  while  cutting  the  cables  leading  from  Cienfuegos,  Cuba,  May 
11, 1898,  under  a  heavy  fire  of  the  enemy. 

CHARLES  R.  FRANCIS. 

Private,  United  States  Marine  Corps,  for  distinguished  conduct  in 
the  presence  of  the  enemy  in  the  advance  on  Tientsin,  June  21, 1900. 

FREDERICK  FRANKLIN. 

Quartermaster  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Colorado;  assumed  com- 
mand of  Company  D,  after  Lieutenant  McKee  was  wounded,  and 
handled  it  with  great  credit  until  relieved. 


BOLL  OF   HONOR.  33 

JOSEPH  J.  FRANKLIN. 

Private,  United  States  Marine  Corps,  serving  on  board  the  U.  S.  S. 
Nashville,  for  extraordinary  bravery  and  coolness  while  cutting  the 
cables  leading  from  Cienfuegos,  Cuba,  May  11,  1898,  under  a  heavy 
fire  of  the  enemy. 

WILLIAM  J.  FRANKS. 

Belonging  to  the  U.  S.  S.  Marmora;  was  sent  on  shore  with  a  crew 
to  man  a  rifle  howitzer  which  had  been  mounted  on  a  field  carriage 
and  posted  in  the  streets  of  Yazoo  City  during  the  rebel  attack  on 
that  place,  March  5,  1864.  His  defense  of  the  gun  against  superior 
forces  is  mentioned  as  most  gallant,  having  nobly  stood  his  ground 
through  the  whole  action,  fighting  hand  to  hand  to  save  the  gun  and 
the  reputation  of  the  navy.  Promoted  to  acting  master's  mate. 

EMIL  FREDERICKSEN. 

Water  tender,  serving  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Bennington,  for  extra- 
ordinary heroism  displayed  at  the  time  of  the  explosion  of  a  boiler 
of  that  vessel  at  San  Diego,  CaL,  July  21, 1905. 

MARTIN  FREEMAN. 

Pilot  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Hartford  in  the  engagement  in  Mobile 
Bay,  August  5,  1864 ;  was  the  great  reliance  of  the  commanding  offi- 
cer of  the  Hartford  in  all  difficulties  in  his  line  of  duty.  During  the 
action  he  was  in  the  maintop  piloting  the  ships  into  the  bay.  Espe- 
cially commended  to  the  department. 

J.  B.  FRISBEE. 

Gunner's  mate  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Pinola,  in  the  attack  upon 
Forts  Jackson  and  St.  Philip,  and  the  taking  of  New  Orleans. 
"  Berth  deck  being  on  fire,  he  instantly  closed  the  magazine  and 
remained  inside." 

ISAAC  N.  FRY. 

Orderly  sergeant  of  the  marine  guard  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Ticonderoga 
in  the  attacks  on  Fort  Fisher ;  "  commended  for  coolness,  good  con- 
duct, and  skill,  as  captain  of  a  gun." 

LOUIS  R.  GAIENNE. 

Private,  United  States  Marine  Corps,  for  distinguished  conduct  in 
the  presence  of  the  enemy  at  Peking,  China,  July  21,  to  August  17, 
1900. 

46239—10—3 


34  ROLL   OF   HOXOR. 

ROBERT  GALBERT. 

Apprentice,  first  class,  United  States  Navy,  for  extraordinary 
heroism  and  gallantry  while  under  fire  of  the  enemy  at  El  Pardo, 
Cebu,  P.  L,  September  12  and  13,  1899. 

WILLIAM  GARDNER. 

Seaman  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Oneida;  behaved  so  coolly  under 
fire  as  to  draw  the  particular  attention  of  the  executive  officer  of  the 
vessel. 

JAMES  R.  GARRISON. 

Coal  heaver  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Hartford  in  the  engagement 
in  Mobile  Bay,  August  5,  1864.  Had  one  of  his  great  toes  shot  off; 
but  without  leaving  his  station  at  the  shell  whip  bound  up  the  wound, 
and  remained  at  work  until  again  severely  wounded. 

WILLIAM  GARVIN. 

Captain  of  forecastle  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Agawam;  one  of  the 
crew  of  the  powder  boat  which  was  exploded  near  Fort  Fisher,  De- 
cember 23,  1864,  for  which  service  he  volunteered. 

PHILIP  GAUGHAN. 

Sergeant,  United  States  Marine  Corps,  serving  on  board  the  U.  S.  S. 
Nashville,  for  extraordinary  bravery  and  coolness  while  cutting  the 
cables  leading  from  Cienfuegos,  Cuba,  May  11,  1898.  under  a  heavy 
fire  of  the  enemy. 

MICHAEL  GIBBONS. 

Oiler,  serving  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Nashville,  for  extraordinary 
bravery  and  coolness  while  cutting  the  cables  leading  from  Cien- 
fuegos, Cuba,  May  11,  1898,  under  a  heavy  fire  of  the  enemy. 

CHARLES  GIDDINGS. 

Seaman  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Plymouth;  for  heroic  conduct  in  trying  to 
save  the  life  of  one  of  the  crew  of  that  ship,  who  had  fallen  overboard 
from  aloft,  at  the  navy-yard,  New  York,  July  26,  1876. 

FRANK  S.  GILE. 

Landsman  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Lehigh*  Charleston  Harbor.  No- 
vember 16,  1863;  for  gallant  behavior  in  passing  lines  between  the 
Lehigh  and  Nahant  in  a  open  boat  while  exposed  to  a  heavy  fire 
from  the  forts  in  Charleston  Harbor.  Advanced  in  his  rating. 


ROLL  OF   HONOR.  35 

FREEMAN  GILL. 

Gunner's  mate,  first  class,  serving  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  MaMehead, 
for  extraordinary  bravery  and  coolness  while  cutting  the  cables  lead- 
ing from  Cienfuegos,  Cuba,  May  11,  1898,  under  a  heavy  fire  of  the 
enemv. 

MATTHEW  GILLICK. 

Boatswain's  mate;  for  jumping  overboard  from  the  U.  S.  S.  Lan- 
caster, November  20,  1883,  at  Marseilles,  France,  and  rescuing  from 
drowning  a  French  lad  who  had  fallen  into  the  sea  from  a  stone  pier 
astern  of  the  ship. 

ALPHONSE  GIRANDY. 

Seaman,  serving  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Petrel,  for  heroism  and 
gallantry,  fearlessly  exposing  his  own  life  to  danger  for  the  saving  of 
others,  on  the  occasion  of  the  fire  on  board  said  vessel  March  31,  1901. 

WILLIAM  H.  GO  WAN. 

Boatswain's  mate,  second  class,  United  States  Navy,  for  bravery 
and  extraordinary  heroism  displayed  by  him  during  a  conflagration 
in  Coquimbo,  Chile,  January  20,  1909. 

H.  P.  GRACE. 

Chief  quartermaster  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Benicia;  gallant  and 
meritorious  conduct  in  the  attack  on  the  Corean  forts,  June  10  and  11, 
1871. 

ROBERT  GRAHAM. 

Landsman  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Tacony.  At  the  capture  of 
Plymouth,  October  31,  1864,  he  landed  and  spiked  a  loaded  9-inch 
gun  under  a  sharp  fire  of  musketry. 

RADE  GRBITCH. 

Seaman,  serving  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Bennington,  for  extraordi- 
nary heroism  displayed  at  the  time  of  the  explosion  of  a  boiler  of  that 
vessel  at  San  Diego^  Cal.,  July  21,  1905. 

JOHN  GREENE. 

Captain  of  forecastle;  captain  of  gun  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S. 
Varuna  in  the  attack  upon  Forts  Jackson  and  St.  Philip,  April  24, 
1862 ;  mentioned  as  having  done  his  "  duty  through  the  thickest  of  the 
fight  with  great  coolness  and  danger  to  the  enemy." 


36  BOLL  OF   HONOR. 

JOHN  GRIFFITHS. 

Captain  of  forecastle,  belonging  to  the  U.  S.  S.  Santiago  de  Cuba; 
was  one  of  the  boat's  crew  detailed  for  General  Terry.  This  boat's 
crew  were  represented  to  have  been  the  only  men  who  entered  Fort 
Fisher  in  the  assault  from  the  fleet,  January  15,  1865. 

LUKE  M.  GRISWOLD. 

Ordinary  seaman;  was  one  of  the  crew  of  the  first  cutter  of  the 
U.  S.  S.  Rhode  Island  on  the  night  of  December  30,  1862,  which  was 
engaged  in  saving  the  lives  of  the  officers  and  crew  of  the  Monitor. 
The  crewr  had  saved  quite  a  number,  and,  owing  to  their  gallantry 
and  zeal  in  the  desire  to  save  others,  they  became  separated  from  the 
Rhode  Island  and  were  adrift  for  several  hours. 

EDMUND  HAFFEE. 

Quarter-gunner  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  New  Ironsides;  com- 
mended for  highly  meritorious  conduct  during  the  several  engage- 
ments with  Fort  Fisher  in  December,  1864,  and  January,  1865. 

JAMES  HALEY. 

Captain  of  forecastle  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Kearsarge  when  she 
destroyed  the  Alabama,  off  Cherbourg,  France,  June  19,  1864;  "  ex- 
hibited marked  coolness  and  good  conduct,  and  is  highly  commended 
by  the  divisional  officer." 

WILLIAM  HALFORD. 

Coxswain  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Saginaw;  sole  surviver  of  the 
boat's  crew  sent  to  the  Sandwich  Islands  for  assistance  after  the 
wreck  of  the  Saginaw,  October,  1870.  Promoted  to  acting  gunner. 

LUOVI  HALLING. 

Boatswain's  mate,  first  class,  serving  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Missouri, 
for  heroism  in  attempting  to  rescue  from  drowning  Cecil  C.  Young, 
ordinary  seaman,  September  15,  1904. 

WILLIAM  HALSTEAD. 

Coxswain  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Brooklyn  in  the  engagement 
in  Mobile  Bay,  August  5,  1864;  coolness,  bravery,  and  skill  in  the 
working  of  his  gun.  His  conduct  was  particularly  meritorious. 


BOLL  OF   HONOR.  37 

MARK  G.  HAM. 

Carpenter's  mate  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Kearsarge  when  she  de- 
stroyed the  Alabama,  off  Cherbourg,  France,  June  19,  1864;  "ex- 
hibited marked  coolness  and  good  conduct,  and  is  highly  commended 
by  his  divisional  officer." 

WILLIAM  F.  HAMBERGER. 

Chief  carpenter's  mate,  United  States  Navy,  for  distinguished 
conduct  in  the  presence  of  the  enemy,  in  battles  on  the  13th,  20th,  21st, 
and  22d  of  June,  1900,  while  with  the  relief  expedition  of  the  allied 
forces  in  China. 

HUGH  HAMILTON. 

Coxswain  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Richmond;  Mobile  Bay,  Au- 
gust 5,  1864;  commended  for  coolness  and  good  conduct  in  the  action 
in  Mobile  Bay  on  the  morning  and  forenoon  of  August  5, 1864.  Was 
in  the  actions  with  Fort  Jackson  and  St.  Philip ;  the  Chalmettes ;  the 
rebel  ironclads  and  gunboats  below  New  Orleans:  the  batteries 
below  Vicksburg;  present  at  the  surrender  of  New  Orleans.  Joined 
the  Richmond  in  October,  1863. 

RICHARD  HAMILTON. 

Coal  heaver  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  Picket  Boat  No.  1,  which  de- 
stroyed the  rebel  ram  Albvmarle,  at  Plymouth,  N.  C.,  October  27, 
1864. 

THOMAS  W.  HAMILTON. 

Quartermaster  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Cincinnati  in  the  attack  on 
the  Vicksburg  batteries,  May  27,  1863 ;  "  was  severely  wounded  at 
the  wheel,  but  afterwards  returned  to  lend  a  hand,  and  had  to  be 
sent  below." 

ALEXANDER  HAND. 

Quartermaster  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Ceres  in  the  fight  near 
Hamilton,  up  the  Roanoke  River,  July  9,  1862;  spoken  of  for  "good 
conduct  and  soul  bravery." 

JOHN  HANDRAN. 

Seaman  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Franklin;  gallant  conduct  in 
jumping  overboard  from  the  Franklin  at  Lisbon,  Portugal,  and 
rescuing  from  drowning  one  of  the  crew  of  that  vessel,  on  the  9th  of 
January,  1876. 


38  ROLL  OF   HONOR. 

BURKE  HANFORD. 

Machinist,  first  class.  United  States  Navy,  for  distinguished  con- 
duct in  the  presence  of  the  enemy,  in  battles  on  the  13th,  20th,  21st, 
and  22d  of  June,  1900,  while  with  the  relief  expedition  of  the  allied 
forces  in  China. 

HANS  A.  HANSEN. 

Seaman,  United  States  Navy,  for  distinguished  conduct  in  the 
presence  of  the  enemy  in  battles  on  the  13th,  20th,  21st,  and  22d  of 
June,  1900,  while  with  the  relief  expedition  of  the  allied  forces  in 
China. 

THOMAS  HARCOURT. 

Ordinary  seaman  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Minnesota;  especially 
commended  for  bravery  in  the  assault  on  Fort  Fisher,  remaining  at 
the  front  near  the  fort  wrhen  the  panic  carried  the  mass  away. 

THOMAS  HARDING. 

Captain  of  forecastle,  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Dacotah,  on  the  occa- 
sion of  the  destruction  of  the  blockade-runner  Pevensey,  near  Beau- 
fort, N.  C.,  June  9,  1864.  "  Learning  that  one  of  the  officers  in  the 
boat,  which  was  in  danger  of  being  and  subsequently  was  swamped, 
could  not  swim,  Harding  remarked  to  him :  '  If  we  are  swamped,  sir, 
I  shall  carry  you  to  the  beach,  or  I  wrill  never  go  there  myself.'  He 
did  not  succeed  in  carrying  out  his  promise,  but  made  desperate 
efforts  to  do  so,  while  others  thought  of  themselves  only.  Such  con- 
duct is  worthy  of  appreciation  and  admiration — a  sailor  risking  his 
own  life  to  save  that  of  an  officer."  Promoted  to  acting  master's 
mate. 

BERNARD  HARLEY. 

Ordinary  seaman  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  Picket  Boat  No.  1,  which 
destroyed  the  rebel  ram  Albemarle  at  Plymouth,  N.  C.,  October  27, 
1864. 

DANIEL  HARRINGTON. 

Landsman  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Pocahontas;  landing  in  a  boat 
near  Brunswick  Ga.,  March  11,  1862,  and  when  fired  upon  by  the 
enemy,  concealed,  exhibited  great  coolness  and  bravery.  Promoted  to 
acting  master's  mate. 

DAVID  HARRINGTON. 

First  class  fireman  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Tallapoosa;  at  the  time 
of  the  sinking  of  that  vessel,  on  the  night  of  August  21,  1884,  re- 
mained at  his  post  of  duty  in  the  fireroom  until  the  fires  were  put 


ROLL  OF   HONOR.  3^' 

out  by  the  rising  waters,  and  opened  the  safety  valves  when  the 
water  was  up  to  his  waist. 

JOHN  HARRIS. 

Captain  of  the  forecastle  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Metacomet;  was 
one  of  the  boat's  crew  which,  in  charge  of  Acting  Ensign  H.  C. 
Neilds,  U.  S.  Navy,  went  to  the  rescue  of  the  officers  and  crew  of  the 
U.  S.  monitor  Tecwnseh  when  that  vessel  was  sunk  by  a  torpedo  in 
passing  the  forts  in  Mobile  Bay,  August  5,  1864.  This  boat's  crew, 
under  their  brave  and  gallant  leader,  went  within  a  few  hundred 
yards  of  the  forts,  under  a  fire  which  Admiral  Farragut  expressed 
as  "  one  of  the  most  galling  "  he  ever  saw,  and  succeeded  in  rescuing 
from  death  ten  of  the  crew  of  the  Tecumseh.  Their  conduct  elicited 
the  admiration  of  both  friend  and  foe. 

GEORGE  H.  HARRISON. 

Seaman  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Kearsarge  when  she  destroyed  the 
Alabama,  off  Cherbourg,  France,  June  19,  1864 ;  "  exhibited  marked 
coolness  and  good  conduct,  and  is  highly  commended  by  his  divisional 
officer." 

WILLIAM  HART. 

Machinist,  first  class,  serving  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Marblehead,, 
for  extraordinary  bravery  and  coolness  while  cutting  the  cables  lead- 
ing from  Cienfuegos,  Cuba,  May  11,  1898,  under  a  heavy  fire  of  the 
enemy. 

HARRY  HARVEY. 

Sergeant,  United  States  Marine  Corps,  for  distinguished  conduct 
in  the  presence  of  the  enemy  in  battle,  Benictican,  February  16,  1900. 

EDWARD  W.  HATHAWAY. 

Seaman  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Sciota;  lost  an  arm  before  Vicks- 
burg,  February  28.  1862. 

CHARLES  HAWKINS. 

Seaman  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Agawam;  one  of  the  crew  of  the 
powder  boat  which  was  exploded  near  Fort  Fisher,  December  23, 
1864 ;  for  which  service  he  volunteered. 

CYRUS  HAYDEN. 

Carpenter  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Colorado,  color  bearer  of  the 
battalion;  for  planting  his  flag  on  the  ramparts  of  the  citadel  and 
protecting  it  under  a  heavy  fire  from  the  enemy. 


40  ROLL.  OF   HONOR. 

JOHN  HAYDEN. 


I 


Apprentice  on  board  the  U.  S.  training  ship  Saratoga.  On  the 
morning  of  July  15,  1879,  while  the  Saratoga  was  anchored  off  the 
Battery,  in  New  York  Harbor,  R.  L.  Robey,  apprentice  fell  overboard. 
As  the  tide  was  running  strong  ebb  and  not  being  an  expert  swimmer 
he  was  in  danger  of  drowning.  David  M.  Buchanan,  apprentice, 
instantly,  without  removing  any  of  his  clothing,  jumped  after  him. 
John  Hayden  stripped  himself  and  stood  coolly  watching  the  two  in 
the  water,  and  when  he  thought  his  services  were  required  made  a 
dive  from  the  rail  and  came  up  alongside  of  them  and  rendered 
assistance  until  all  three  were  picked  up  by  a  boat  from  the  ship. 

JOSEPH  B.  HAYDEN. 

Quartermaster  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Ticonderoga  in  the  attacks 
on  Fort  Fisher;  commended  for  coolness  and  close  attention  to  duty 
in  steering  the  ship  into  action. 

JOHN  HAYES. 

Coxswain  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Kearsarge  when  she  destroyed  the 
Alabama  off  Cherbourg,  France,  June  19.  1864;  "exhibited  marked 
coolness  and  good  conduct,  and  is  highly  commended  by  his  divisional 
officer." 

THOMAS  HAYES. 

Coxswain  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Richmond^  Mobile  Bay,  August  5, 
1864;  commended  for  coolness  and  good  conduct  as  captain  of  No.  1 
gun  in  the  action  in  Mobile  Bay  on  the  morning  and  forenoon  of 
August  5,  1864.  He  was  on  board  the  Brooklyn  in  the  actions  with 
Forts  Jackson  and  St.  Philip,  and  the  ironclads  and  gunboats 
below  New  Orleans;  with  the  Chalmette  batteries;  batteries  below 
Vicksburg;  and  was  present  at  the  surrender  of  New  Orleans. 

WILLIAM  HEISCH. 

Private,  United  States  Marine  Corps,  for  bravery  in  crossing  the 
river  at  Tientsin,  June  20,  1900,  in  a  small  boat  with  three  other  men 
under  a  heavy  fire  and  assisting  to  destroy  buildings  occupied  by 
the  enemy. 

J.  H.  HELMS. 

Sergeant,  United  States  Marine  Corps,  serving  on  board  the 
U.  S.  S.  Chicago,  for  heroism  rescuing  Ishi  Tomizi,  ship's  cook,  from 
drowning  at  Montevideo.  Uruguay,  January  10,  1901. 


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HENRY  HENRICKSON. 

Seaman,  serving  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Marblehead.  for  extraordi- 
nary bravery  and  coolness  while  cutting  the  cables  leading  from  Cien- 
fuegos,  Cuba,  May  11, 1898,  under  a  heavy  fire  of  the  enemy. 

JOHN  HICKMAN. 

Second-class  fireman  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Richmond  in  the  attack 
on  the  Port  Hudson  batteries  March  14,  1863.  "  When  the  fireroom 
and  other  parts  of  the  ship  were  filled  with  hot  steam  from  injury 
to  the  boiler  by  a  shot,  he,  from  the  first  moment  of  the  casualty, 
stood  firmly  at  his  post,  and  was  conspicuous  in  his  exertions  to  rem- 
edy the  evil  by  hauling  the  fires  from  the  injured  boiler,  the  heat 
being  so  great  from  the  combined  effects  of  fire  and  steam  that  he 
was  compelled,  from  mere  exhaustion,  to  be  relieved  every  few 
minutes  until  the  work  was  accomplished." 

FRANK  HILL. 

Private,  United  States  Marine  Corps,  serving  on  board  the  U.  S.  S. 
Nashville,  for  extraordinary  braveness  and  coolness  while  cutting  the 
cables  leading  from  Cienfuegos,  Cuba,  May  11,  1898,  under  a  heavy 
fire  of  the  enemy. 

FRANK  E.  HILL. 

Ship's  cook,  first  class,  serving  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Bewiington, 
for  extraordinary  heroism  displayed  at  the  time  of  the  explosion  of 
a  boiler  of  that  vessel  at  San  Diego,  Cal.,  July  21, 1905. 

JOHN  HILL. 

Chief  quarter-gunner  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Kansas;  displayed 
great  coolness  and  self  possession  at  the  time  Commander  A.  F. 
Crosman  and  others  were  drowned,  near  Greytown,  Nicaragua,  April 
12,  1872,  and  by  extraordinary  heroism  and  personal  exertion  pre- 
vented greater  loss  of  life. 

WILLIAM  HILL. 

Captain  of  top;  for  jumping  overboard  from  the  U.  S.  training 
ship  Minnesota,  at  Newport,  R.  I.,  June  22,  1881.  and  sustaining, 
until  picked  up  by  a  steam  launch,  William  Mulcahy.  third-class  boy, 
who  had  fallen  overboard. 


42  ROLL   OF    HONOR. 

WILLIAM  IIINNEGAN. 

Second-class  fireman  on  board  the  U.  S.  8.  A(/fitr<it/i ;  one  of  the 
crew  of  the  powder  boat  which  was  exploded  near  Fort  Fisher, 
December  23.  1864,  for  which  service  he  volunteered. 

GEORGE  HOLLAT. 

Third  class  boy  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Varuna  in  the  attack 
upon  Forts  Jackson  and  St.  Philip,  April  24,  1862;  mentioned  as 
deserving  "  great  praise." 

GEORGE  HOLT. 

Quarter-gunner  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Plymouth*  who,  at  the 
imminent  risk  of  his  life,  jumped  overboard  in  the  harbor  of  Ham- 
burg, July  3,  1871,  when  a  4-Jmot  tide  was  running,  and,  with  a 
comrade,  saved  from  drowning  one  of  a  party  who  was  thrown  out 
of  a  shore  boat  coming  alongside  the  ship. 

WILLIAM  E.  HOLYOKE. 

Boatswain's  mate,  first  class,  for  distinguished  conduct  in  the 
presence  of  the  enemy  in  battles  on  the  13th,  20th,  21st,  and  22d  of 
June,  1900,  while  with  the  relief  expedition  of  the  allied  forces  in 
China. 

THOMAS  HOBAN. 

Coxswain,  serving  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Nashville,  for  extraordi- 
nary bravery  and  coolness  while  cutting  the  cables  leading  from 
Cienfuegos,  Cuba,  May  11, 1898,  under  a  heavy  fire  of  the  enemy. 

JAMES  HORTON. 

Gunner's  mate  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  M on  tank.  During  the  night 
of  September.  21,  1864,  fire  was  discovered  in  the  magazine  light- 
room  of  that  vessel.  The  alarm  created  a  panic  and  demoralized 
the  crew,  with  the  exception  of  Horton  and  a  first  class  fireman 
named  John  Rountry.  Horton  rushed  into  the  cabin,  obtained  the 
magazine  keys,  sprang  into  the  light-room  and  began  passing  out 
combustibles,  including  the  box  of  signals  in  which  the  fire  originated. 
Rountry,  with  hose  in  hand,  notwithstanding  the  cry  of  "  Fire  in  the 
magazine !  "  forced  his  way  through  the  frightened  crowd  to  the 
light-room  and  put  out  the  flames. 

JAMES  HORTOX. 

Captain  of  top ;  for  courageous  conduct  in  going  over  the  stern  of 
the  U.  S.  S.  Constitution,  at  sea.  February  13,  18T9,  during  a  heavy 
gale,  and  cutting  the  fastenings  of  the  ship's  rudder-chains. 


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LEWIS  A.  HORTON. 

Seaman;  was  one  of  the  crew  of  the  first  cutter  of  the  U.  8.  S. 
Rhode  Island,  on  the  night  of  December  30,  1862,  which  was  engaged 
in  saving  the  lives  of  the  officers  and  crew  of  the  Monitor.  They  had 
saved  a  number,  and  it  was  owing  to  their  gallantry  and  zeal  in  the 
desire  to  save  others  that  they  became  separated  from  the  Rhode 
Island,  and  were  adrift  for  some  hours. 

WILLIAM  C.  HORTON. 

Private,  United  States  Marine  Corps,  for  distinguished  conduct  in 
the  presence  of  the  enemy  at  Peking,  China,  July  21  to  August  17, 
1900.  Horton  assisted  to  erect  barricades  under  a  heavy  fire. 

EDWARD  J.  HOUGHTON. 

Ordinary  seaman  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  picket  boat  No.  1,  which 
destroyed  the  rebel  ram  Albemarle,  at  Plymouth,  N.  C.,  October  27, 
1864. 

MARTIN  HOWARD. 

Landsman  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Tacony.  At  the  capture  of 
Plymouth,  October  31,  1864,  he  landed  and  spiked  a  loaded  9-inch 
gun  under  a  sharp  fire  of  musketry. 

PETER  HOWARD. 

Boatswain's  mate  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Mississippi,  in  the  attack 
on  the  Port  Hudson  batteries,  night  of  March  14,  1863;  commended 
for  zeal  and  courage  displayed  in  the  performance  of  unusual  and 
trying  service  whilst  the  vessel  was  aground  and  exposed  to  a  heavy 
fire.  Promoted  to  acting  master's  mate. 

MICHAEL  HUDSON. 

Sergeant  of  marines  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Brooklyn,  in  the 
engagement  in  Mobile  Bay,  August  5,  1864 ;  conspicuous  good  conduct 
at  his  gun. 

HENRY  L.  HURLBERT. 

Private,  United  States  Marine  Corps,  for  distinguished  conduct  in 
the  presence  of  the  enemy  at  Samoa,  April  1,  1899. 

JAMES  L.  HULL. 

Fireman,  first  class,  serving  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Concord,  for 
especially  brave  and  praiseworthy  conduct  in  line  of  duty,  assisting 
to  haul  fires  at  the  time  of  the  blowing  out  of  a  lower  manhole  plate 


44  ROLL,   OF   HONOR. 

joint  on  boiler  B  on  board  that  vessel  off  Cavite,  Manila  Bay,  Philip- 
pine Islands,  May  21,  1898.  The  atmosphere  in  which  Hull  was 
obliged  to  work  was  very  hot  and  filled  with  vapor  necessitating  the 
playing  of  water  into  the  fireroom  from  a  hose. 

MARTIN  HUNT. 

Private,  United  States  Marine  Corps,  for  distinguished  conduct 
in  the  presence  of  the  enemy  at  the  battle  of  Peking,  China,  June  20 
to  July  16,  1900. 

MICHAEL  HUSKEY. 

Fireman  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Carondelet,  Deer  Creek  expedi- 
tion, March,  1863;  gallantry  in  volunteering  to  aid  in  the  rescue  of 
the  tug  Ivy,  under  fire  of  the  enemy,  and  for  geheral  meritorious 
conduct. 

JOHN  HYLAND. 

Seaman  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Signal,  which  vessel  was  attacked 
by  field  batteries  and  sharp  shooters,  and  destroyed  in  Red  River. 
May  5,  1864.  He  displayed  great  bravery  in  assisting  the  officers  to 
slip  the  cable,  in  full  view  and  range  of  several  hundred  sharp  shoot- 
ers, on  which  occasion  he  was  disabled  by  a  second  wound. 

JOSEPH  IRLAM. 

Seaman  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Brooklyn,  in  the  engagement  in 
Mobile  Bay,  August  5,  1864 ;  stationed  at  the  wheel ;  behaved  with 
great  coolness  and  bravery,  sending  the  other  two  men  who  were 
stationed  with  him  to  replace  men  disabled  at  the  guns. 

JOHN  IRVING. 

Coxswain  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Brooklyn^  in  the  engagement 
in  Mobile  Bay,  August  5,  1864;  very  conspicuous  for  bravery,  skill, 
coolness,  and  activity  at  his  gun. 

THOMAS  IRVING. 

Coxswain  belonging  to  the  U.  S.  S.  Lehigh,  Charleston  Harbor, 
November  16,  1863,  distinguished  for  promptness  in  manning  and 
rowing  an  open  boat  engaged  in  carrying  lines  between  the  Lehigh 
and  Nahant,  while  the  shot  and  shell  from  cannon  and  motars  were 
flying  and  breaking  all  around.  Promoted  to  acting  master's  mate. 

NICHOLAS  IRWIN. 

Seaman  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Brooklyn,  in  the  engagement  in 
Mobile  Bay,  August  5,  1864.  very  conspicuous  for  bravery,  skill. 
coolness,  and  activity  at  his  gun. 


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FRANZ  ANTON  ITRICH. 

Chief  carpenter's  mate  serving  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Petrel,  for 
heroism  in  the  presence  of  the  enemy,  Manila,  P.  I.,  May  1,  1898. 

JOHN  JACKSON. 

Ordinary  seaman  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  C.  P.  Williams,  Stono 
Inlet,  August  16,  1863,  was  stationed  on  the  forecastle  lookout,  and 
discovered  two  torpedoes  floating  down  so  as  to  cross  the  bow  of  the 
vessel,  seized  a  boat  hook,  jumped  on  the  bobstays,  and  carefully 
guided  the  torpedoes  down  with  the  tide.  Subsequently  he  volun- 
teered to  remove  the  caps,  which  he  did  with  skill  and  courage. 

WILLIAM  N.  JAEGER. 

Apprentice,  first  class,  United  States  Navy,  for  distinguished  con- 
duct in  the  presence  of  the  enemy,  Katbalogan,  Samar,  P.  I.,  July 
16.  1900. 

JOHN  H.  JAMES. 

Captain  of  top  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Richmond,  Mobile  Bay, 
August  5,  1864,  commended  for  coolness  and  good  conduct  as  captain 
of  a  gun  in  the  action  in  Mobile  Bay,  on  the  morning  and  forenoon  of 
August  5,  1864.  He  came  off  the  sick  list  at  the  commencement  of 
the  action,  went  to  his  quarters,  and  fought  his  gun  well  during  the 
entire  action.  He  was  in  the  actions  with  Forts  Jackson  and  St. 
Philip;  the  rebel  ironclads  and  gunboats  below  New  Orleans;  the 
Chalmettes;  the  batteries  below  Vicksburg;  and  present  at  the 
surrender  of  New  Orleans.  Joined  the  Richmond  September,  1863. 

ALEXANDER  JARDINE. 

Fireman,  first  class,  serving  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Potomac,  for 
extraordinary  bravery  in  line  of  duty,  volunteering  to  enter  the  fire- 
room  filled  with  live  steam  and  open  the  auxiliary  valve  at  the  time 
of  the  accident  to  the  forward  boiler  of  that  vessel  en  route  from  Cat 
Island  to  Nassau  on  the  night  of  November  14,  1908.  After  repeated 
attempts  enveloped  from  head  to  feet  in  wet  blankets  and  wet  towels 
over  his  face,  he  succeeded  in  getting  the  valve  open  and  thus  reliev- 
ing the  vessel  of  all  further  danger. 

THOMAS  JENKINS. 

Seaman  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Cincinnati,  in  an  attack  on  the 
Vicksburg  batteries,  May  27,  1863,  conspicuous  for  coolness  and 
bravery  under  a  severely  accurate  fire.  "  This  was  no  ordinary  case 
of  performance  of  duty." 


46  ROLL   OF   HONOR. 

JOHN  P.  JOHANSON. 

Seaman,  serving  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  MaMehead,  for  heroism 
and  gallantry  under  fire  of  the  enemy,  while  cutting  cables  at  Cien- 
fuegos,  Cuba,  May  11,  1898. 

JOHAN  J.  JOHANSSON. 

Ordinary  seaman,  serving  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Nashville,  for 
extraordinary  bravery  and  coolness  while  cutting  the  cables  leading 
from  Cienfuegos,  Cuba,  May  11,  1898,  under  a  heavy  fire  of  the 
enemy. 

JOHANNES  J.  JOHANNESSEN. 

Chief  water  tender,  serving  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Iowa,  for  extraor- 
dinary heroism  at  the  time  of  the  blowing  out  of  the  manhole  plate 
of  boiler  D  on  board  that  vessel  January  25,  1905. 

HANS  JQHNSEN. 

Chief  machinist,  serving  on  board  the  torpedo  boat  Winslow. 
for  gallant  and  conspicuous  conduct  in  the  action  at  Cardenas,  Cuba. 
May  11,  1898.  Johnson  was  specially  commended  for  presence  of 
mind  in  turning  off  steam  from  the  engine  wrecked  by  shell  bursting 
in  cylinder. 

WILLIAM  JOHNSON. 

Cooper  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Adams,  for  rescuing  from  drowning 
Daniel  W.  Kloppen.  a  workman,  at  the  navy-yard,  Mare  Island. 
Cal.,  November  14,  1879. 

WILLIAM  P.  JOHNSON. 

Landsman  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Fort  Hindman,  in  the  engage- 
ment near  Harrisonburg,  La.,  March  2,  1864.  "Although  badly 
wounded  in  the  hand,  he  took  the  place  of  a  wounded  man,  and 
sponged  and  loaded  the  gun  throughout  the  entire  action." 

HENEY  JOHNSON. 

Seaman  belonging  to  the  U.  S.  S.  Metacom^t;  was  one  of  the  boat's 
crew  which,  in  charge  of  Acting  Ensign  H.  C.  Neilds,  of  the  United 
States  Navy,  went  to  the  rescue  of  the  officers  and  crew  of  the  U.  S. 
monitor  Tecumseh,  when  that  vessel  was  sunk  by  a  torpedo  in  passing 
the  forts  in  Mobile  Bay,  August  5,  1864.  This  boat's  crew,  under 
their  brave  and  gallant  leader,  went  within  a  few  hundred  yards  of 
one  of  the  forts,  under  a  fire,  which  Admiral  Farragut  expressed  as 


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;<  one  of  the  most  galling  "  IIB  ever  saw,  and  succeeded  in  rescuing 
from  death  ten  of  the  crew  of  the  Tecumseh.  Their  conduct  elicited 
the  admiration  of  both  friend  and  foe. 

JOHN  JOHNSON. 

Seaman  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Kansas'  displayed  great  coolness 
and  self-possession  at  the  time  Commander  \.  F.  Crosman  and  others 
were  drowned,  near  Grey  town,  Nicaragua,  April  12,  1872,  and  by 
extraordinary  heroism  and  personal  exertion  prevented  greater  loss 
of  life. 

PETER  JOHNSON. 

Fireman,  first  class,  serving  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Vixen,  for 
coolness  and  heroism  in  entering  the  fireroom  on  the  night  of  May 
28,  1898,  when  the  lower  front  manhole  gasket  of  boiler  A  blew  out. 

ANDREW  JONES. 

Chief  boatswain's  mate  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Chickasaw. 
Although  his  enlistment  had  expired  he  volunteered  from  the 
Vincennes  for  the  battles  in  Mobile  Bay,  and  was  honorably  men- 
tioned by  the  commanding  officer  of  the  Chickasaw. 

JOHN  JONES. 

Landsman;  was  one  of  the  crew  of  the  first  cutter  of  the  U.  S.  S. 
Rhode  Island,  on  the  night  of  December  30,  1862,  which  was  engaged 
in  saving  the  lives  of  the  officers  and  crew  of  the  Monitor.  They  had 
saved  a  number,  and  it  was  owing  to  their  gallantry  and  zeal  and 
desire  to  save  others  that  they  became  separated  from  the  Rhode 
Island,  and  were  adrift  for  some  hours. 

JOHN  E.  JONES. 

Quartermaster  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Oneida;  stationed  at  the 
wheel,  was  wounded.  After  the  wheel  ropes  were  shot  away  he  went 
on  the  poop  to  assist  at  the  signals,  and  remained  there  until  ordered 
to  reeve  new  wheel  ropes. 

THOMAS  JONES. 

Coxswain  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Ticonderoga,  in  the  attacks  on 
Fort  Fisher,  December  24  and  25,  1864,  and  January  13,  14,  and  15, 
1865,  "  commended  for  coolness  and  good  conduct  as  captain  of 
a  gun." 


48  ROLL   OF   HONOR. 

WILLIAM  JONES. 

Captain  of  top  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Richmond,  Mobile  Bay, 
August  5,  1864 ;  commended  for  coolness  and  good  conduct  as  captain 
of  a  gun,  in  the  action  in  Mobile  May,  on  the  morning  and  forenoon 
of  the  5th  of  August,  1864.  Joined  the  Dacotah  in  September,  1861, 
and  was  on  board  the  Cumberland  when  sunk  by  the  Merrimac,  at 
Newport  NCAVS.  Joined  the  Richmond  in  September,  1863. 

THOMAS  JOED  AN. 

Quartermaster  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Galena.  During  the  action 
in  Mobile  Ba}T,  August  5.  1864,  he  was  stationed  on  the  poop,  attend- 
ing signals,  under  a  heavy  fire  from  Fort  Morgan,  and  displayed  gal- 
lantry and  great  coolness. 

ROBERT  JOURDAN. 

Coxswain,  U.  S.  S.  Minnesota;  temporarily  on  board  the  U.  S.  S. 
Mount  Washington,  Nansemond  River,  April  14,  1863.  "  Performed 
every  duty  with  the  utmost  coolness  and  courage,  and  showed  an  un- 
surpassed devotion  to  the  service." 

THOMAS  KANE. 

Captain  of  the  hold  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Nereus;  on  the  occa- 
sion of  the  assault  on  Fort  Fisher,  January  15,  1865,  behaved  with 
conspicuous  gallantry,  having,  under  a  heavy  fire  of  musketry,  car- 
ried on  his  back  a  wounded  messmate  to  a  place  of  safety,  and  fear- 
lessly exposed  himself  in  assisting  other  wounded  comrades  whose 
lives  were  endangered. 

THOMAS  W.  KATES. 

Private,  United  States  Marine  Corps,  for  distinguished  conduct  in 
the  presence  of  the  enemy  in  the  advance  on  Tientsin,  June  21,  1900. 

PHILIP  B.  KEEFER, 

Coppersmith,  serving  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Iowa,  for  courageous 
and  zealous  conduct  in  hauling  fires  from  two  furnaces  of  boiler  B 
when  fireroom  was  completely  filled  with  live  steam  from  a  blown-out 
manhole  gasket,  and  fireroom  floor  plates  were  covered  with  boiling 
water,  on  board  of  that  vessel  off  Santiago  de  Cuba,  July  20,  1898. 


ROLL  OF   HONOR.  49 

MICHAEL  KEAENEY. 

Private,  United  States  Marine  Corps,  serving  on  board  the  U.  S.  S. 
Nashville,  for  extraordinary  bravery  and  coolness  while  cutting  the 
cables  leading  from  Cienfuegos,  Cuba,  May  11,  1898,  under  a  heavy 
fire  of  the  enemy. 

JOHN  KELLEY. 

Second-class  fireman  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Ceres,  in  the  fight 
near  Hamilton,  up  the  Roanoke  River,  July  9,  1862;  spoken  of  for 
"good  conduct  and  soul  bravery." 

FRANCIS  KELLY. 

Water  tender,  for  extraordinary  heroism  in  connection  with  the 
sinking  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Merrimac,  at  the  entrance  to  the  harbor  of 
Santiago  de  Cuba,  on  the  night  of  June  2,  1898,  under  heavy  fire 
from  the  Spanish  batteries. 

THOMAS  KENDRICK. 

Coxswain  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Oneida;  a  volunteer  from  the 
Bienville;  attracted  the  particular  attention  of  the  executive  officer 
of  the  Oneida  by  his  excellent  conduct. 

BARNETT   KENNA. 

Quartermaster  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Brooklyn,  in  the  engage- 
ment in  Mobile  Bay,  August  5,  1864;  coolness,  bravery,  and  skill  in 
the  working  of  his  gun.  His  conduct  was  particularly  meritorious. 

CHARLES  KENYON. 

Fireman  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Galena,  in  the  attack  upon 
Drurys  Bluff,  May  15,  1862 ;  "  conspicuous  for  persistent  courage." 
Promoted  to  acting  third  assistant  engineer. 

THOMAS  KERSEY. 

Ordinary  seaman  on  board  of  the  U.'  S.  S.  Plymouth;  bravery  and 
presence  of  mind  in  rescuing  from  drowning  one  of  the  crew  of  the 
Plymouth,  at  the  navy-yard,  New  York,  on  the  26th  of  July,  1876. 

JOSEPH  KILLACKEY. 

Landsman,  United  States  Navy,  for  distinguished  conduct  in  the 
presence  of  the  enemy,  in  battles  on  the  13th,  20th,  21st,  and  22d  of 
June,  1900,  while  with  the  relief  expedition  of  the  allied  forces  in 

China. 

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50  BOLL   OF    HONOR. 

HUGH  KING. 

Ordinary  seaman  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Iroquois;  jumped  over- 
board in  the  Delaware  Kiver,  September  7,  1871,  and  saved  one  of 
the  crew  of  that  vessel  from  drowning. 

JOHN  KING. 

Water  tender,  serving  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Vicksburg,  for  heroism 
in  the  line  of  his  profession  at  the  time  of  the  accident  to  the  boilers 
May  29,  1901. 

JOHN  KING. 

(Second  medal.) 

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Water  tender,  United  States  Navy,  serving  on  board  the  U.  S.  S. 
Salem,  for  extraordinary  heroism  in  the  line  of  his  profession  on  the 
occasion  of  the  accident  to  one  of  the  boilers  of  that  vessel  September 
13,  1909. 

R.  H.  KING. 

Landsman  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  Picket  Boat  No.  1,  which  de- 
stroyed the  rebel  ram  Albemarle,  at  Plymouth,  N.  C.,  October  27, 
1864. 

SAMUEL  W.  KINNAIRD. 

Landsman  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Lackawanna;  set  an  example 
to  the  crew  by  his  presence  of  mind  and  cheerfulness,  that  had  a 
beneficial  effect. 

ROBERT  KLEIN. 

Chief  carpenter's  mate,  serving  on  board  the  LT.  S.  S.  Raleigh,  for 
heroism  in  rescuing  shipmates  overcome  in  double  bottoms  by  fumes 
of  turpentine  January  25,  1901. 

FRANZ  KRAMER. 


Seaman,  serving,  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Marbldtctuh  for  extraor- 
dinary bravery  and  coolness  while  cuttittg  the  cables  leading  from 
Cienfuegos,  Cuba,  May  11,  1898,  under  a  heavy  fire  of  the  enemy. 

ERNEST  KRAUSE. 

Coxswain,  serving  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Xttxhr'dle.  for  extraor- 
dinary bravery  and  coolness  while  cutting  the  cables  leading  from 
Cienfuegos,  Cuba,  May  11,  1898.  under  a  heavy  fire  of  the  enemy. 


BOLL  OF   HONOR.  51 

HERMAN  W.  KUCHNEISTER. 

Private,  United  States  Marine  Corps,  serving  on  board  the  U.  S.  S. 
MarlleJiead,  for  extraordinary  bravery  and  coolness  while  cutting 
the  cables  leading  from  Cienfuegos,  Cuba,  May  11,  1898,  under  a 
heavy  fire  of  the  enemy. 

P.  J.  KYLE. 

Landsman;  for  rescuing  from  drowning  a  shipmate  from  the 
U.  S.  S.  Quinnebaug,  at  Port  Mahon,  Minorca,  March  13,  1879. 

BARTLETT  LAFFEY. 

Belonging  to  the  U.  S.  S.  Petrel;  was  sent  on  shore  with  orders  to 
man  a  rifle  howitzer  which  had  been  mounted  on  a  field  carriage  and 
posted  in  the  streets  of  Yazoo  City,  during  the  rebel  attack  on  that 
place,  March  5,  1864.  Their  defense  of  the  gun  against  superior 
forces  is  mentioned  as  most  gallant,  having  nobly  stood  their  ground 
through  the  whole  action,  fighting  hand  to  hand  to  save  the  gun 
and  the  reputation  of  the  navy.  Promoted  to  acting  master's  mate. 

DANIEL  LAKIN. 

Seaman  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Commodore  Perry,  in  the  attack 
upon  Franklin,  Va.,  October  3,  1862;  distinguished  for  his  gallant 
conduct.  Promoted  to  acting  master's  mate. 

THOMAS  LAKIN. 

Seaman  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Narragansett;  gallant  conduct  in 
jumping  overboard  from  the  Narragansett,  at  the  navy-yard,  Mare 
Island,  Gal.,  twice,  on  the  24th  November,  1874,  and  rescuing  two  men 
of  that  ship  from  drowning. 

JOHN  S.  LANN. 

Landsman  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Magnolia;  was  of  the  howitzer 
corps,  cooperating  with  the  Army  in  the  military  and  naval  expedi- 
tion to  Saint  Marks,  Fla,,  March  5  and  6,  1865,  and  was  commended 
for  coolness  and  determination  under  fire,  remarkable  efforts  in 
assisting  to  transport  gun,  and  for  remaining  by  his  gun  throughout 
a  severe  engagement  in  a  manner  highly  creditable  to  the  service. 

JOHN  LAVERTY. 

Fireman  011  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Wyalusing;  volunteered  May  25, 
1864,  in  a  night  attempt  to  destroy  the  rebel  ram  Albemarle,  in 
Roanoke  River,  and,  although  it  was  unsuccessful,  he  displayed  cour- 
age, zeal,  and  unwearied  exertion  on  the  occasion. 


52  BOLL   OF    HONOK. 

JOHN  LAVERTY. 

First-class  fireman ;  for  hauling  the  fires  from  under  the  boiler,  the 
stop- valve  chamber  having  been  ruptured,  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Alaska,  at 
Callao  Bay,  Peru,  September  14,  1881. 

JOHN  LAWSON. 

Landsman  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Hartford,  in  the  engagement  in 
Mobile  Bay,  August  5,  1864 ;  "  was  one  of  the  six  men  stationed  at 
the  shell-whip  on  the  berth-deck.  A  shell  killed  or  wounded  the 
whole  number.  Lawson  was  wounded  in  the  leg  and  thrown  with 
great  violence  against  the  side  of  the  ship ;  but,  as  soon  as  he  recovered 
himself,  although  begged  to  go  below,  he  refused,  and  went  back  to 
the  shell-whip,  where  he  remained  during  the  action." 

NICHOLAS  LEAE. 

Quartermaster  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  New  Ironsides;  commended 
for  highly  meritorious  conduct  during  the  several  engagements  with 
Fort  Fisher,  in  December,  1864,  and  January,  1865. 

JAMES  H.  LEE, 

Seaman  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Kearsarae  when  she  destroyed  the 
Alabama,  off  Cherbourg,  France,  June  19,  1864;  "exhibited  marked 
coolness  and  good  conduct,  and  is  highly  commended  by  his  divi- 
sional officer.'' 

EMILE  LEtfUNE. 

Seaman  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Plymouth;  gallant  conduct  in  res- 
cuing a  citizen  from  drowning,  at  Port  Royal,  S.  C.,  June  6,  1876. 

GEORGE  W.  LELAND. 

Gunner's  mate  belonging  to  the  U.  S.  S.  Lehigh,  Charleston  Har- 
bor, November  16, 1863 ;  distinguished  for  promptness  in  manning  and 
rowing  an  open  boat  engaged  in  carrying  lines  between  the  Lehigh 
and  Nahant,  while  the  shot  and  shell  from  cannon  and  mortars  were 
flying  and  breaking  all  around.  Promoted  to  acting  master's  mate. 

PIERRE  LEON. 

Captain  of  forecastle  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Baron  DeKalb;  men- 
tioned by  his  commanding  officer  for  having  "  distinguished  himself 
in  various  actions." 


BOLL  OF   HONOR.  53 

WILLIAM  LEVERY. 

Apprentice,  first  class,  serving  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Marblehead; 
for  extraordinary  bravery  and  coolness  while  cutting  the  cables  lead- 
ing from  Cienfuegos,  Cuba,  May  11,  1898.  under  a  heavy  fire  of 
the  enemy. 

BENJAMIN  LLOYD. 

Coal-heaver  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Wy  aiming;  volunteered  May 
25,  1864,  in  a  night  attempt  to  destroy  the  rebel  ram  Albemarle,  in 
Roanoke  River,  and  although  it  was  unsuccessful,  he  displayed  cour- 
age, zeal,  and  unwearied  exertion  on  the  occasion. 

JOHN  W.  LLOYD. 

Coxswain  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Wyalusing;  volunteered  May  25, 
1864,  in  a  night  attempt  to  destroy  the  rebel  ram  Albemarle,  in 
Roanoke  River,  and  although  it  was  unsuccessful,  he  displayed 
courage,  zeal,  and  unwearied  exertion  on  the  occasion.  Promoted  to 
acting  master's  mate. 

HUGH  LOGAN. 

Captain  of  the  afterguard;  was  one  of  the  crew  of  the  U.  S.  S. 
Rhode  Island,  on  the  night  of  December  30,  1862,  which  was  engaged 
in  saving  the  lives  of  the  officers  and  crew  of  the  Monitor.  They  had 
saved  a  number,  and  it  was  owing  to  their  gallantry  and  zeal  in  the 
desire  to  save  others  that  they  became  separated  from  the  Rhode 
Island  and  were  adrift  for  some  hours. 

GEORGE  LOW. 

Seaman;  for  jumping  overboard  from  the*  U.  S.  S.  Tennessee,  at 
New  Orleans,  La.,  February  15,  1881,  and  sustaining,  until  picked  up 
by  a  boat's  crew,  N.  P.  Petersen,  gunner's  mate,  who  had  fallen 
overboard. 

JOHN  LUCY. 

Second  class  boy  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  training  ship  Minnesota,' 
heroic  conduct  on  the  occasion  of  the  burning  of  Castle  Garden,  at 
New  York,  on  the  9th  of  July,  1876. 

WILLIAM  F.  LUKES. 

Landsman,  and  a  member  of  Company  D;  capture  of  the  Corean 
forts,  June  9  and  10,  1871 ;  received  a  severe  cut  over  the  head  while 
fighting  inside  the  fort. 


54  ROLL    OF    HONOR. 

THOMAS  LYONS. 

In  the  attack  on  Forts  Jackson  and  St.  Philip,  April  24,  1862, 
lashed  outside  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Pensacola,  on  the  port-sheet  chain,  wil 
lead  in  hand,  to  lead  the  ship  past  the  fort?,  and  never  flinched, 
although  under  a  heavy  fire  from  the  forts  and  rebel  gunboats. 

JAMES  MACHON. 

Boy.  U.  S.  S.  Brooklyn:  in  the  engagement  in  Mobile  Bay,  August 
5,  1864 ;  conspicuous  for  bravery,  performing  his  duty  in  the  powder 
division,  at  a  point  where  the  ship  was  riddled  very  much,  and  in  the 
immediate  vicinity  of  the  shell  whips,  which  were  twice  cleared  of 
men  by  bursting  shells. 

ALEXANDER  MACK. 

Captain  of  top  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Brooklyn;  in  the  engage- 
ment in  Mobile  Bay,  August  5,  1864;  activity,  zeal,  and  skill  dis- 
played in  handling  his  gun,  as  well  as  great  courage.  He  was 
severely  wounded. 

JOHN  MACK. 

Seaman  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Hendrick  Hudson;  was  one  of  the 
men  of  a  howitzer's  crew  cooperating  Avith  the  army  in  the  military 
and  naval  expedition  to  St.  Marks,  Fla.,  March  5  and  6,  1865,  and 
was  commended  for  coolness  and  determination  under  fire,  remark- 
able efforts  in  assisting  to  transport  gun,  and  for  remaining  by  gun 
throughout  a  severe  engagement  in  a  manner  highly  creditable  to 
himself  and  to  the  service. 

JOHN  MACKIE. 

Corporal  of  marines  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Galena,  in  the  attack 
on  Fort  Darling,  at  Drurys  Bluff,  James  River,  May  15,  1862:  par- 
ticularly mentioned  for  his  "  gallant  conduct  and  services  and  signal 
acts  of  devotion  to  duty." 

WILLIAM  MADDEN. 

Coal  heaver  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Brooklyn,  in  the  engagement  in 
Mobile  Bay,  August  5,  1864;  conspicuous  for  bravery,  performing 
his  duty  in  the  powder  division,  at  a  point  where  the  ship  was  riddled 
very  much,  and  in  the  immediate  vicinity  of  the  shell  whips,  which 
were  twice  cleared  of  men  by  bursting  shells. 


ROLL   OF    HONOR.  55 

EDWAKD  MADDIN. 

Ordinary  seaman  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Franklin;  gallant  con- 
duct in  jumping  overboard  from  the  Franklin,  at  Lisbon,  Portugal, 
and  rescuing  from  drowning  one  of  the  crew  of  that  vessel,  on  the 
0th  of  January,  1876. 

JOHN  W.  MAGEE. 

Second-class  fireman  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Tallapoosa,  when  that 
vessel  sunk,  on  the  night  of  August  21,  1884;  remained  at  his  post  of 
duty  in  the  fireroom  until  the  fires  were  put  out  by  the  rising  waters. 

GEOEGE  F.  MAGEE. 

Apprentice,  first  class,  serving  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Marblehead, 
for  gallantry  under  fire  of  the  enemy  while  cutting  cables  at  Cienfue- 
gos,  Cuba,  May  11,  1898. 

GEOEGE  MAHONEY. 

Fireman,  first  class,  serving  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Vixen,  for  cool- 
ness and  heroism  in  entering  the  fireroom  on  the  night  of  May  28, 
1898,  when  the  lower  front  manhole  of  boiler  "A"  blew  out. 

HENEY  J.  MANNING. 

Quartermaster;  for  jumping  overboard  from  the  U.  S.  training 
ship  New  Hampshire,  off  Newport,  E.  L,  January  4,  1882,  and 
endeavoring  to  rescue  Jabez  Smith,  second-class  musician,  from 
drowning. 

EDWAED  MAETIN. 

Quartermaster  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Galena.  During  the  action 
in  Mobile  Bay,  August  5,  1864,  he  was  stationed  at  the  wheel  while 
towing  the  U.  S.  S.  Oneida  by  Forts  Morgan  and  Gaines,  which  ves- 
sel had  become  disabled  by  a  shell  that  exploded  her  starboard  boiler. 
He  displayed  coolness  and  great  courage  on  that  trying  occasion. 

JAMES  MAETIN. 

Sergeant  of  marines  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Richmond,  Mobile 
Bay,  August  5,  1864;  commended  for  coolness  and  good  conduct  as 
captain  of  a  gun  in  the  action  in  Mobile  Bay,  on  the  morning  and 
forenoon  of  August  5,  1864;  was  in  the  actions  with  Forts  Jackson 
and  St.  Philip;  the  ChaJmettes;  the  rebel  ironclads  and  gunboats 
below  New  Orleans;  Vicksburg;  Port  Hudson;  and  present  at  the 
surrender  of  New  Orleans,  on  board  of  the  Richmond. 


56  ROLL   OF    HONOR. 

WILLIAM  MARTIN. 

Boatswain's  mate  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S  Benton;  mentioned  by 
his  commanding  officer  for  having  "  distinguished  himself  in  vari- 
ous actions."  Promoted  to  acting  master's  mate. 

WILILAM  MARTIN. 

Seaman;  captain  of  gun  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Varuna,  in  the 
attack  upon  Forts  Jackson  and  St.  Philip,  April  24,  1862 ;  mentioned 
as  having  done  his  "  duty  through  the  thickest  of  the  fight,  with 
great  coolness  and  danger  to  the  enemy." 

JOSEPH  MATTHEWS. 

Captain  of  top ;  for  courageous  conduct  in  going  over  the  stern  of 
the  U.  S.  S.  Constitution,  at  sea,  February  13,  1879,  during  a  heavy 
gale,  and  cutting  the  fastenings  of  the  ship's  rudder  chains. 

CLARENCE  E.  MATHIAS. 

Private,  United  States  Marine  Corps ;  for  distinguished  conduct  in 
the  presence  of  the  enemy  in  the  advance  on  Tientsin,  June  21,  1900. 

JOHN  MAXWELL. 

Fireman,  second  class,  serving  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Marblehe'iad, 
for  extraordinary  bravery  and  coolness  while  cutting  the  cables  1/ad- 
ing  from  Cienfuegos,  Cuba,  May  11,  1898,  under  a  heavy  fire  07  the 
enemy. 

HUGH  MELLOY. 

Ordinary  seaman  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Fort  Hindman.  During 
the  engagement  near  Harrisonburg,  La.,  March  2,  1864,  a  shell 
pierced  the  bow  casement  on  the  right  of  gun  No.  1,  mortally  wound- 
ing the  first  sponger,  who  dropped  his  sponge  out  of  the  port  on  the 
forecastle.  Melloy  instantly  jumped  from  the  port  to  the  forecastle, 
recovered  the  sponge,  and  sponged  and  loaded  the  gun  while  outside, 
exposed  to  a  heavy  fire  of  musketry. 

CHARLES  MELVILLE. 

Ordinary  seaman  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Hartford,  in  the  engage- 
ment in  Mobile  Bay,  August  5, 1864.  "  This  man  (a  loader  of  a  gun) 
was  severely  wounded  by  a  piece  of  the  shell.  He  was  taken  below, 
but  would  not  remain  there;  and  although  scarcely  able  to  stand, 
performed  his  duty  until  the  end  of  the  action." 


ROLL  OF   HONOR.  57 

JOSEPH  MELVIN. 

Private,  United  States  Marine  Corps;  for  distinguished  conduct 
in  the  presence  of  the  enemy  in  battles,  while  writh  the  Eighth  Army 
Corps,  on  the  25th,  27th,  and  29th  of  March,  and  the  4th  of  April, 
1899. 

JAMES  MEREDITH. 

Private,  United  States  Marine  Corps,  serving  on  board  the  U.  S.  S. 
Mar-blehead,  for  extraordinary  bravery  and  coolness  while  cutting 
the  cables  leading  from  Cienfuegos,  Cuba,  May  11,  1898,  under  a 
heavy  fire  of  the  enemy. 

JAMES  F.  MERTON. 

Landsman  and  a  member  of  Company  D;  capture  of  the  Corean 
forts,  June  9  and  10,  1871 ;  was  severely  wounded  in  the  arm  while 
trying  to  force  his  way  into  the  fort. 

WILLIAM  MEYER. 

Carpenter's  mate,  third  class,  serving  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Nash- 
ville, for  extraordinary  bravery  and  coolness  while  cutting  the  cables 
leading  from  Cienfuegos,  Cuba,  May  11,  1898,  under  a  heavy  lire  of 
the  enemy. 

JAMES  MIFFLIN. 

Landunan  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Brooklyn,  in, the  engagement 
in  Mobile  Bay,  August  5,  1864 ;  conspicuous  for  bravery,  performing 
his  duty  in  the  powder  division,  at  a  point  where  the  ship  was  riddled 
very  much,  and  in  the  immediate  vicinity  of  the  shell  whm^pjfckW ^ 
were  twice  cleared  of  men  by  bursting  shells.  ff         °FppSlTY 

ANDREW  MILLER. 


Sergeant  of  marines  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Richmond,  Mobile 
Bay,  August  5,  1864 ;  commended  for  coolness  and  good  conduct  as 
captain  of  a  gun  in  the  action  in  Mobile  Bay,  on  the  morning  and 
forenoon  of  August  5,  1864 ;  was  on  board  the  Brooklyn  in  the  actions 
with  Forts  Jackson  and  St.  Philip;  the  Chalmettes;  the  rebel  iron- 
clads and  gunboats  below  New  Orleans;  batteries  below  Vicksburg; 
and  present  at  the  surrender  of  New  Orleans. 

HARRY  H.  MILLER. 

Seaman,  serving  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Nashville,  for  extraordi- 
nary bravery  and  coolness  while  cutting  -the  cables  leading  from 
Cienfuegos,  Cuba,  May  11,  1898,  under  a  heavy  fire  of  the  enemy. 


58  ROLL   OF   HONOE. 

HUGH  MILLER. 

Boatswain's  mate;  for  jumping  overboard  from  the  U.  S.  S. 
Quinnebaug,  at  Alexandria,  Egypt,  on  the  morning  of  November  21, 
1885,  and  assisting  in  saving  a  shipmate  from  drowning. 

JAMES  MILLER. 

Quartermaster  on  board  of  the  tJ.  S.  S.  Marblehead,  in  the  engage- 
ment with  the  rebel  batteries  on  Stono  River,  December  25,  1863; 
noted  for  bravery  and  coolness  in  casting  the  lead  and  giving  the 
soundings  while  exposed  to  a  dangerous  fire,  and  only  retired,  reluc- 
tantly, when  ordered  to  do  so;  also  commended  for  admirable  man- 
agement at  the  wheel.  Promoted  to  acting  master's  mate. 

WILLARD  MILLER, 

Seaman  serving  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Nashville,  for  extraordinary 
bravery  and  coolness  while  cutting  the  cables  leading  from  Cienfue- 
gos,  Cuba,  May  11,  1898,  under  a  heavy  fire  of  the  enemy. 

DANIEL  S.  MILLIKEN. 

Quarter  gunner  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  New  Ironsides;  commended 
for  highly  meritorious  conduct  during  the  several  engagements  with 
Fort  Fisher,  in  December,  1864,  and  January,  1865. 

JOHN  MILLMORE. 

Ordinary  seaman ;  for  rescuing  from  drowning  John  W.  Powers, 
ordinary  seaman,  serving  on  the  same  vessel  with  him,  the  U.  S.  S. 
Essex,  at  Monrovia,  Liberia,  October  31,  1877. 

CHARLES  MILLS. 

Seaman  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Minnesota;  in  the  assault  on  Fort 
Fisher,  January  15,  1865,  charged  up  to  the  palisades ;  remained  there 
when  the  panic  seized  the  men ;  and,  at  the  risk  of  his  life,  remained 
with  and  assisted  a  wounded  officer  from  the  field  after  dark. 

JOSEPH  MITCHELL. 

Gunner's  mate,  first  class,  United  States  Navy;  for  distinguished 
conduct  in  the  presence  of  the  enemy  in  the  battle  of  Peking.  China, 
July  12,  1900. 

THOMAS  MITCHELL. 

Landsman;  for  rescuing  from  drowning  M.  F.  Caulan.  first-class 
boy,  serving  with  him  on  the  U.  S.  S.  Richmond,  at  Shanghai,  China, 
November  17,  1879. 


EOLL  OF   HONOR.  59 

MONS  MONSSON. 

Chief  gunner's  mate,  serving  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Missouri,  for 
extraordinary  heroism  in  entering  a  burning  magazine  through  the 
scuttle  and  endeavoring  to  extinguish  the  fire  by  throwing  water  with 
his  hands  until  a  hose  was  passed  to  him,  April  13,  1904. 

DANIEL  MONTAGUE. 

Chief  master  at  arms,  for  extraordinary  heroism  in  connection 
with  the  sinking  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Merrimac,  at  the  entrance  to  the 
harbor  of  Santiago  de  Cuba,  on  the  night  of  June  2,  1898,  under 
heavy  fire  from  the  Spanish  batteries. 

EOBEET  MONTGOMERY. 

Captain  of  afterguard  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S..Agawam;  one  of 
the  crew  of  the  powder  boat  which  was  exploded  near  Fort  Fisher, 
December  23,  1864,  for  which  service  he  volunteered. 

ALBERT  MOORE. 

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Private,  United  States  Marine  Corps,  for  distinguished  conduct  in 
the  presence  of  the  enemy  at  Peking,  China,  July  21  to  August  17, 

1900.     Moore  assisted  to  erect  barricades  under  a  heavy  fire. 

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CHARLES  MOORE. 

Seaman  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Kearsarge  when  she  destroyed  the 
Alabama,  off  Cherbourg,  France,  June  19,  1864;  "exhibited  marked 
coolness  and  good  conduct,  and  is  highly  commended  by  his  divisional 
officer." 

CHARLES  MOORE. 

Landsman  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  MarUehead,  in  the  engagement 
with  the  rebel  batteries  on  Stono  River,  December  25,  1863 ;  although 
painfully  wounded  by  a  piece  of  shell  and  sent  below,  returned  to  his 
quarters  in  a  few  moments  and  insisted  upon  resuming  his  duties,  and 
actually  remained  until  he  became  so  faint  from  loss  of  blood  that  he 
had  to  be  sent  beknv. 

FRANCIS  MOORE. 

Boatswain's  mate,  for  jumping  overboard  from  the  U.  S.  training 
ship  Portsmouth,  at  the  Washington  navy-yard,  January  23,  1882, 
and  endeavoring  to  rescue  Thomas  Duncan,  carpenter  and  calker, 
who  had  fallen  overboard. 


60  KOLL   OF    HONOR. 

GEORGE  MOORE. 

Seaman;  was  one  of  the  crew  of  the  first  cutter  of  the  U.  S.  S. 
Rhode  Island,  on  the  night  of  December  30,  1862,  which  was  engaged 
in  saving  the  lives  of  the  officers  and  crew  of  the  Monitor.  They 
had  saved  a  number,  and  it  was  owing  to  their  gallantry  and  zeal  and 
desire  to  save  others  that  they  became  separated  from  the  Rhode 
Island,  and  were  adrift  for  some  hours. 

PHILIP  MOORE. 

Seaman;  for  jumping  overboard  from  the  U.  S.  S.  Trenton,  at 
Genoa,  Italy,  September  21,  1880,  and  rescuing  from  drowning  Hans 
Paulsen,  ordinary  seaman. 

WILLIAM  MOORE. 

Boatswain's  mate  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Benton;  conspicuous  for 
bravery  in  the  attack  on  Haines  Bluff,  December  27,  1862,  being 
engaged  in  carrying  out  lines  to  the  shore  amidst  a  heavy  fire;  also 
for  marked  coolness  and  ability  as  captain  of  a  9-inch  gun  in  Battery 

Benton  in  the  attack  upon  Vicksburg,  May  22,  1863. 

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JAMES  H.  MORGAN. 

Captain  of  top  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Richmond,  Mobile  Bay, 
August  5,  1864 ;  commended  for  coolness  and  good  conduct  as  captain 
of  a  gun  in  the  action  in  Mobile  Bay  on  the  morning  and  forenoon 
of  August  5, 1864.  He  joined  the  Colorado  in  May,  1861 ;  volunteered 
for  the  U.  S.  S.  Mississippi;  was  in  the  action  with  Forts  Jackson 
and  St.  Philip;  the  Chalmettes;  Vicksburg;  Port  Hudson;  and 
present  at  the  surrender  of  New  Orleans;  was  on  board  the  New 
Ironsides  at  Charleston.  Joined  the  Richmond  in  October,  1863. 

WILLIAM  H.  MORIN. 

Boatswain's  mate,  second  class,  serving  on  board  the  U.  S.  S. 
Marbleliead;  for  heroism  while  engaged  in  the  perilous  work  of 
sweeping  for  and  disabling  27  contact  mines  in  the  approaches  to 
Caimanera,  Guantanamo  Bay,  Cuba.  July  26  and  27,  1898. 

JOHN  MORRIS. 

Corporal,  U.  S.  Marine  Corps,  for  leaping  overboard  from  the 
U.  S.  flagship  Lancaster,  at  Villefranche,  France,  December  25,  1881, 
and  rescuing  from  drowning  Robert  Blizzard,  ordinary  seaman,  a 
prisoner,  who  had  jumped  overboard. 


BOLL  OF   HONOB.  61 

JOHN  G.  MOKRISON. 

Coxswain  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Carondelet;  commended  for 
meritorious  conduct  in  general,  and  especially  for  heroic  conduct 
and  inspiring  example  to  the  crew  in  the  engagement  with  the  rebel 
ironclad  ram  Arkansas,  in  Yazoo  River,  July  15,  1862.  When  the 
Carondelet  was  badly  cut  up,  several  of  her  crew  killed,  many 
wounded,  and  others  almost  suffocated  from  the  effects  of  escaped 
steam,  Morrison  was  the  leader  when  boarders  were  called  on  deck, 
and  the  first  to  return  to  the  guns  and  give  the  ram  a  broadside  as 
she  passed.  His  presence  of  mind  in  time  of  battle  or  trial  is  reported 
as  always  conspicuous  and  encouraging. 

WILLIAM  MORSE. 

Seaman;  for  jumping  overboard  from  the  U.  S.  S.  Shenandoah,  at 
Rio  de  Janeiro,  Brazil,  September  19,  1880,  and  rescuing  from 
drowning  James  Grady,  first-class  fireman. 

CHARLES  W.  MORTON. 

Boatswain's  mate  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Benton;  mentioned  by 
his  commanding  officer  for  having  "  distinguished  himself  in  various 
actions." 

PATRICK  MULLEN. 

Boatswain's  mate  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Wyandank.  During  a 
boat  expedition  up  Mattox  Creek,  March  17, 1865,  was  reported  by  his 
commanding  officer  as  having  rendered  gallant  assistance. 

PATRICK  MULLEN. 

Boatswain's  mate  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Don.  While  the  boats  of 
this  vessel  were  engaged,  May  1, 1865,  in  picking  up  the  crew  of  picket 
launch  No.  6,  which  had  swamped,  an  officer  was  seen  in  the  water 
who  was  no  longer  able  to  keep  up,  and  was  at  the  time  below  the 
surface.  Patrick  Mullen  jumped  overboard  and  brought  the  officer 
safely  to  the  boat,  thereby  rescuing  him  from  drowning.  Entitled 
to  wear  a  bar  on  the  medal  he  already  had  received  at  Mattox  Creek, 
March  IT,  1865. 

FREDERICK  MULLER. 

Mate,  United  States  Navy,  attached  to  the  U.  S.  S.  Wompatuck,  for 
heroism  and  gallantry  under  fire  of  the  enemy  at  Manzanillo,  Cuba, 
June  30,  1898. 


62  ROLL   OF    HONOR. 

HUGH  P.  MULLIX. 

Seaman,  serving  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Texas;  for  rescuing  Alfred 
Kosminski,  apprentice  second  class,  who  fell  overboard  while  that 
vessel  was  coaling  at  Hampton  Roads,  Va.,  November  11,  1899. 
Mullin,  though  wearing  heavy  rubber  boots  at  the  time,  jumped  over- 
board and  at  great  risk  to  himself  supported  Kosminski  until  the 
latter  was  safely  hauled  out  of  the  water. 

J.  E.  MURPHY. 

Coxswain,  for  extraordinary  heroism  in  connection  with  the  sink- 
ing of  the  U.  S.  S.  Merrimac.  at  the  entrance  to  the  harbor  of  Santi- 
ago de  Cuba,  on  the  night  of  June  2,  1898,  under  heav}^  fire  from 
the  Spanish  batteries. 

JOHN  A.  MURPHY. 

Drummer,  United  States  Marine  Corps,  for  distinguished  conduct 
in  the  presence  of  the  enemy  at  Peking,  China,  July -21  to  August 
17,  1900. 

PATRICK  MURPHY. 

Boatswain's  mate  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Metacomet;  Mobile  Bay, 
August  5,  1864,  and  other  occasions. 

SAMUEL  MCALLISTER. 

Ordinar}7  seaman,  United  States  Navy,  for  bravery  in  crossing 
the  river  at  Tientsin,  June  20,  1900,  in  a  small  boat  with  three  other 
men  under  a  heavy  fire  and  assisting  to  destroy  buildings  occupied 
by  the  enemy. 

JOHX  McCARTOX. 

Ship's  printer,  for  jumping  overboard  from  the  U.  S.  training 
ship  New  Hampshire,  off  Coaster's  Harbor  Island,  near  Newport. 
R.  L.  January  4,  1882,  and  endeavoring  to  rescue  Jabez  Smith, 
second-class  musician,  from  drowning. 

MATTHEW  McCLELLAXD. 

First-class  fireman  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Richmond,  in  the  at- 
tack on  Port  Hudson  batteries,  March  14,  1863.  "  When  the  fireroom 
and  other  parts  of  the  ship  were  filled  with  hot  steam  from  injury  to 
the  boiler  by  a  shot,  he,  from  the  first  moment  of  the  casualty,  stood 
firmly  at  his  post,  and  was  conspicuous  in  his  exertions  to  remedy  the 
evil  by  hauling  the  fires  from  the  injured  boiler,  the  heat  being  so 


ROLL  OF   HONOR.  63 

great  from  the  combined  effects  of  fire  and  steam  that  he  was  com- 
pelled, from  mere  exhaustion,  to  be  relieved  every  few  minutes  until 
the  work  was  accomplished." 

JOHN  McCLOY. 

Coxswain,  United  States  Navy,  for  distinguished  conduct  in  the 
presence  of  the  enemy  in  battles  on  the  13th,  20th,  21st,  and  22d  of 
June,  1900,  while  with  the  relief  expedition  of  the  allied  forces  in 
China. 

MICHAEL  McCORMICK. 

Boatswain's  mate  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Signal,  which  vessel  was 
attacked  by  field  batteries  and  sharpshooters  and  destroyed,  in  Red 
River,  May  5,  1864.  He  was  wounded  early  in  the  day,  but  stood  to 
his  gun  until  ordered  to  leave  it. 

ADAM  McCULLOCK. 

Seaman  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Lackawanna;  being  wounded  would 
not  leave  his  quarters,  although  ordered  to  do  so,  but  remained  until 
the  action  was  over. 

JOHN  MCDONALD. 

Boatswain's  mate  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Baron  De  Kalb;  men- 
tioned by  his  commanding  officer  for  having  "  distinguished  himself 
in  various  actions." 

JOHN  McFARLAND. 

Captain  of  forecastle  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Hartford,  in  the 
engagement  in  Mobile  Bay,  August  5,  1864.  "  Was  at  the  wheel, 
which  has  been  his  station  in  all  the  previous  fights  of  this  ship.  As 
on  every  other  occasion,  he  displayed  the  utmost  coolness  and  intelli- 
gence throughout  the  action.  When  the  Lackawanna  ran  into  the 
Hartford,  and  for  a  moment  there  was  every  appearance  of  the  n-an 
at  the  wheel  being  crushed,  he  never  left  his  station,  nor  ceased  for 
an  instant  to  attend  strictly  to  his  duties."  This  evidence  of  coolness 
and  self-possession,  together  with  his  good  conduct  in  the  other 
battles  of  the  Hartford,  entitle  him  to  the  medal. 

JOHN  McGOWAN. 

Quartermaster  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Varuna,  in  the  attack  upon 
Forts  Jackson  and  St.  Philips,  April  24,  1862 ;  "  stood  at  the  wheel 
the  whole  time,  although  guns  were  raking  the  decks  from  behind 
him.  His  position  was  one  of  the  most  responsible  on  the  ship,  and 
he  did  his  duty  to  the  utmost." 


64  ROLL   OF   HONOR. 

MARTIN  McHUGH. 

Seaman  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Cincinnati,  in  an  attack  on  the 
Vicksburg  batteries,  May  27,  1863;  conspicuous  for  coolness  and 
bravery  under  a  severely  accurate  fire.  "  This  was  no  ordinary  case 
of  performance  of  duty." 

JAMES  McINTOSH. 

Captain  of  top  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Richmond,  Mobile  Bay, 
August  5,  1864;  commended  for  coolness  and  good  conduct  in  the 
action  in  Mobile  Bay  on  the  morning  and  forenoon  of  August  5,  1864. 
He  was  present  and  assisted  in  the  capture  of  the  batteries  at  Hatteras 
Inlet,  and  on  board  the  Cumberland  when  she  was  sunk  by  the  Mem- 
mac  at  Newport  News.  Joined  the  Richmond  in  September,  1868. 

ALEXANDER  McKENZIE. 

Boatswain's  mate  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Colorado;  received  a 
sword  cut  in  the  head  while  fighting  at  the  side  of  Lieutenant  McKee 
at  the  capture  of  the  Corean  Forts. 

WILLIAM  MCKNIGHT. 

Coxswain ;  captain  of  gun  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Varuna,  in  the 
attack  upon  Forts  Jackson  and  St.  Philips,  April  24,  1862 ;  mentioned 
as  having  done  his  "  duty  through  the  thickest  of  the  fight,  with  great 
coolness  and  danger  to  the  enemy." 

JAMES  McLEOD. 

Captain  of  foretop;  a  volunteer  from  the  U.  S.  S.  Colorado,  on 
board  of  the  Pensacola,  in  the  attack  upon  Forts  Jackson  and  St. 
Philip,  and  at  the  taking  of  New  Orleans,  April  24  and  25,  1862. 
;c  Especially  commended." 

MICHAEL  J.  McNALLY. 

Sergeant,  United  States  Marine  Corps,  for  distinguished  conduct 
in  the  presence  of  the  enemy  at  Samoa,  April  1.  1899. 

MICHAEL  McNAMARA. 

Private  marine  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Benici&j  for  gallantry  in 
advancing  to  the  parapet,  wrenching  the  match-lock  from  the  hands 
of  an  enemy  and  killing  him.  at  the  capture  of  the  Corean  forts. 


BOLL  OF   HONOR.  65 

HARRY  McNEAL. 

Private,  United  States  Marine  Corps,  serving  on  board  the  U.  S.  S. 
Brooklyn,  for  heroism  and  gallantry  in  action  at  the  battle  of  Santi- 
ago de  Cuba,  July  3,  1898. 

GEORGE  W.  McWILLIAMS. 

Landsman  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Pontoosuc;  commended  for 
gallantry,  skill,  and  coolness  in  action  during  the  operations  in  and 
about  Cape  Fear  River,  which  extended  from  December  24,  1864,  to 
January  22,  1865,  and  resulted  in  the  capture  of  Fort  Fisher  and 
Wilmington.  Was  severely  wounded  in  the  naval  assualt  upon  Fort 
Fisher. 

DAVID  NAYLOR. 

Landsman  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Oneida;  powder  boy  at  the  30- 
pounder  Parrott  rifle.  His  passing  box,  having  been  knocked  out  of 
his  hand,  fell  overboard  into  a  boat  alongside.  He  immediately 
jumped  overboard,  recovered  it,  and  returned  to  his  station. 

JOHN  NEIL. 

Quarter  gunner  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Agawan;  one  of  the  crew 
of  the  powder  boat  which  was  exploded  near  Fort  Fisher,  December 
23, 1864,  for  which  service  he  volunteered. 

LAURITZ  NELSON. 

Sailmakers  mate,  serving  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Nashville;  for  ex- 
traordinary bravery  and  coolness  while  cutting  the  cables  leading 
from  Cienfuegos,  Cuba,  May  11,  1898,  under  a  heavy  fire  of  the 
enemy. 

OSCAR  F.  NELSON. 

Machinist's  mate,  first  class,  serving  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Ben- 
nington;  for  extraordinary  heroism  displayed  at  the  time  of  the  ex- 
plosion of  a  boiler  of  that  vessel  at  San  Diego,  Cal.,  July  21, 1905. 

WILLIAM  NEWLAND. 

Ordinary  seaman  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Oneida;  first  loader  of 
the  after  9-inch  gun;  mentioned  as  having  behaved  splendidly,  and 
as  being  distinguished  on  board  for  good  conduct  and  faithful  dis- 
charge of  all  duties. 

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66  ROLL,  OF   HONOR. 

JOHN  H.  NIBBE. 

Quartermaster  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Petrel,  captured  in  Yazoo 
Kiver,  April  22,  1864.  "A  shot  came  through  the  stem  of  the  vessel 
raking  the  gun  deck  and  exploding  the  boilers.  Quartermaster  Nibbe 
stood  his  ground  on  this  occasion  and  aided  the  wounded,  when  officers 
and  others  around  him  deserted  their  posts." 

WILLIAM  NICHOLS. 

Quartermaster  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Brooklyn,  in  the  engagement 
in  Mobile  Bay,  August  5,  1864 ;  perfect  coolness  and  dexterity  in  han- 
dling his  gun ;  always  sure  of  his  aim  before  he  would  consent  to  fire. 

JOHN  NOBLE. 

Landsman  belonging  to  the  U.  S.  S.  Metacomet;  constituted  one  of 
boat's  crew  which,  in  charge  of  Acting  Ensign  H.  C.  Neilds,  of  the 
U.  S.  Navy,  went  to  the  rescue  of  the  officers  and  crew  of  the  U.  S. 
monitor  Tecumseh,  when  that  vessel  was  sunk  by  a  torpedo  in  passing 
the  forts  in  Mobile  Bay,  August  5,  1864.  This  boat's  crew,  under 
their  brave  leader,  went  within  a  few  hundred  yards  of  one  of  the 
forts,  under  a  fire  which  Admiral  Farragut  expressed  as  "  one  of  the 
most  galling  "  he  ever  saw,  and  succeeded  in  rescuing  from  death  ten 
of  the  crew  of  the  Tecumseh.  Their  conduct  elicited  the  admiration 
of  both  friend  and  foe. 

JOSEPH  B.  NOIL. 

Seaman  (colored)  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Powhatan;  saved  Boat- 
swain J.  C.  Walton  from  drowning,  at  Norfolk,  December  26, 1873. 

J.  A.  NORRIS. 

Landsman  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Jamestown,  December  20, 1883 ;  for 
rescuing  from  drowning  A.  A.  George,  who  had  fallen  overboard  at 
the  New  York  navy-yard. 

CHRISTOPHER  NUGENT. 

Orderly  sergeant  of  marines  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Fort  Henry; 
was  in  charge  of  a  reconnoitering  party  sent  into  Crystal  River,  Fla., 
June  15,  1863,  and  displayed  extraordinary  zeal,  skill,  and  discretion 
in  driving  a  guard  of  rebel  soldiers  into  a  swamp,  capturing  their 
arms,  and  destroying  their  camp  equipage. 


BOLL   OF   HONOR.  67 

OLIVER  O'BRIEN. 

Coxswain  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Canandaigua;  meritorious  con- 
duct in  boarding  the  blockade  runner  Beatrice,  while  aground,  under 
fire  from  Fort  Moultrie,  on  the  night  of  November  28,  1864.  Pro- 
moted to  acting  master's  mate. 

THOMAS  O'CONNELL. 

Coal  heaver  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Hartford  in  the  engagement 
in  Mobile  Bay,  August  5,  1864.  "Although  on  the  sick  list  and  quite 
unwell,  he  went  to  his  station  at  the  shell  whip,  where  he  remained 
until  his  right  hand  was  shot  away." 

JAMES  O'CONNER. 

Landsman,  engineer's  force;  for  jumping  overboard  from  the 
U.  S.  S.  Jean  Sands,  opposite  the  Norfolk  navy-yard,  on  the  night 
of  June  15,  1880,  and  rescuing  from  drowning  a  young  girl  who  had 
fallen  overboard. 

TIMOTHY  O'DONOGHUE. 

Seaman  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Signal,  which  vessel  was  attacked 
by  field  batteries  and  sharpshooters  and  destroyed,  in  Red  River,  May 
5,  1864.  "  He  was  wounded  early  in  the  day,  but  stood  to  his  gun 
until  ordered  to  leave  it."  [Duplicate  issued  to  supply  the  place  of 
the  original,  which  was  lost  in  saving  a  young  lady  from  drowning.] 

WILLIAM  O'HEARN. 

Water  tender,  serving  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Puritan;  for  gallant 
conduct  at  the  time  of  the  collapse  of  one  of  the  crown  sheets  of 
boiler  E  of  the  vessel,  July  1,  1897.  O'Hearn  wrapped  wet  cloths 
about  his  face  and  arms  and,  entering  the  fireroom,  crawled  over  the 
tops  of  the  boilers  and  closed  the  auxiliary  stop  valve,  disconnecting 
boiler  E  and  removing  the  danger  of  disabling  other  boilers. 

JOHN  O'NEAL. 

Boatswain's  mate  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Kansas;  displayed  great 
coolness  and  self-possession  at  the  time  Commander  A.  F.  Crosman 
and  others  were  drowned  near  Greytown,  Nicaragua,  April  12,  1872, 
and  by  extraordinary  heroism  and  personal  exertion  prevented 
greater  loss  of  life. 


68  EOLL  OF   HONOR. 

WILLIAM  OAKLEY. 

Gunner's  mate,  second  class,  serving  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Marble- 
head;  for  extraordinary  bravery  and  coolness  while  cutting  the  cables 
leading  from  Cienfuegos,  Cuba,  May  11,  1898,  under  a  heavy  fire  of 
the  enemy. 

AUGUST  OHMSEN. 

Master  at  arms  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Tallapoosa,  at  the  time  of  the  sink- 
ing of  that  vessel,  on  the  night  of  August  21,  1884 ;  for  clearing  the 
berth  deck,  remaining  there  until  the  water  was  waist  deep,  wading 
about  with  outstretched  arms,  rousing  the  men  out  of  their  ham- 
mocks, then  going  on  deck  assisting  to  lower  the  first  cutter  and  then 
the  dingy,  which  he  took  charge  of. 

ANTON  OLSEN. 

Ordinary  seaman,  serving  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Marblehead;  for 
gallantry  under  fire  of  the  enemy  while  cutting  cables  at  Cienfuegos, 
Cuba,  May  11,  1898. 

HARRY  W.  ORDNDORFF. 

Private,  United  States  Marine  Corps ;  for  distinguished  conduct  in 
the  presence  of  the  enemy  in  battles  on  the  13th,  20th,  21st,  and  22d 
of  June,  1900,  while  with  the  relief  expedition  of  the  allied  forces  in 
China. 

JOHN  ORTEGA. 

Seaman  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Saratoga;  meritorious  conduct  in 
action  on  two  occasions.  Promoted  to  acting  master's  mate. 

JOHN  OSBORNE. 

Seaman  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Juniata;  gallant  conduct  in  rescu- 
ing from  drowning  an  enlisted  boy  of  that  vessel,  at  Philadelphia, 
Pa.,  August  21,  18T6. 

CHRISTIAN  OSEPINS. 

Seaman ;  for  jumping  overboard  from  the  U.  S.  tug  Fortune,  May 
7,  1882,  at  Hampton  Roads,  Va.,  and  rescuing  from  drowning  James 
Walters,  gunner's  mate. 

MILES  M.  OVIATT. 

Corporal  of  marines  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Brooklyn  in  the  en- 
gagement in  Mobile  Bay,  August  5,  1864;  conspicuous  for  good 
conduct  at  his  gun. 


ROLL  OF   HONOR.  69 

MICHAEL  OWENS. 

Private  marine  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Colorado;  capture  of 
Corean  forts;  fighting  hand  to  hand  with  the  enemy,  and  badly 
wounded. 

ALEXANDER  PARKER. 

Boatswain's  mate;  gallant  conduct  in  attempting  to  save  a  ship- 
mate from  drowning  at  the  navy-yard,  Mare  Island.  Cal.,  on  the 
25th  of  July,  18T6. 

POMEROY  PARKER. 

Private,  United  States  Marine  Corps,  serving  on  board  the  U.  S.  S. 
Nashville,  for  extraordinary  bravery  and  coolness  while  cutting  the 
cables  leading  from  Cienfuegos,  Cuba,  May  11, 1898,  under  heavy  fire 
of  the  enemy. 

WILLIAM  PARKER. 

Captain  of  the  afterguard  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Cayuga  in  the 
attack  upon  Forts  Jackson  and  St.  Philip,  and  the  taking  of  New 
Orleans,  April  24  and  25,  1862;  mentioned  with  "praise  for  his 
conduct." 

GEORGE  PARKS. 

Captain  of  forecastle  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Richmond,  Mobile 
Bay,  August  5,  1864;  commended  for  coolness  and  good  conduct  in 
the  action  in  Mobile  Bay,  on  the  morning  and  forenoon  of  August 
5,  1864.  He  joined  the  Richmond  in  September,  1860;  reshipped 
October,  1863 ;  was  in  the  actions  with  Fort  McRea ;  with  the  rebel 
vessels  at  the  Head  of  the  Passes  of  the  Mississippi,  in  passing  Forts 
Jackson  and  St.  Philip;  the  Chalmettes;  twice  before  Vicksburg 
batteries ;  at  Port  Hudson ;  was  captain  of  a  gun  in  the  naval  9 -inch 
gun  battery  at  the  siege  of  Port  Hudson,  and  present  at  the  surrender 
of  New  Orleans. 

JOACHIM  PEASE. 

Seaman  (colored)  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Kearsarge  when  she 
destroyed  the  Alabama,  off  Cherbourg,  France,  June  19,  1864;  "ex- 
hibited marked  coolness  and  good  conduct,  and  is  highly  commended 
by  his  divisional  officer." 

OSCAR  E.  PECK. 

Second-class  boy  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Varuna  in  the  attack 
upon  Forts  Jackson  and  St.  Philip.  "  His  coolness  and  intrepidity 
attracted  the  attention  of  all  hands."  "  Deserving  of  great  praise." 


70  ROLL  OF   HONOR. 

WILLIAM  PELHAM. 

Landsman  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Hartford,  in  the  engagement 
in  Mobile  Bay,  August  5,  1864.  "When  the  crew  of  the  gun  to 
which  he  belonged  was  entirely  broken  up,  owing  to  the  number  of 
its  killed  and  wounded,  he  assisted  in  removing  the  latter  below, 
and  then  immediately  returned;  and,  without  any  direction  to  do 
so,  took  his  place  at  the  adjoining  gun,  where  a  vacancy  existed, 
and  continued  to  perform  his  duties  there  most  faithfully  for  the 
remainder  of  the  action." 

ROBERT  PENN. 

Fireman,  first  class,  serving  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Iowa,  for  ex- 
traordinary zeal  and  readiness  to  perform  duty  at  the  risk  of  serious 
scalding,  at  the  time  of  the  blowing  out  of  the  manhole  gasket  of 
boiler  B  on  board  that  vessel  off  Santiago  de  Cuba,  July  20,  1898. 
Perm  hauled,  standing  on  a  board  thrown  across  a  coal  bucket,  above 
a  foot  of  boiling  water,  while  the  water  was  still  blowing  from  the 
boiler. 

THOMAS  PERRY. 

Boatswain's  mate  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Kearsarge  when  she 
destroyed  the  Alabama,  off  Cherbourg,  France,  June  19,  1864 ;  "  ex- 
hibited marked  coolness  and  good  conduct,  and  is  highly  commended 
by  his  divisional  officer." 

ALEXANDER  PETERS. 

Boatswain's  mate,  first  class,  serving  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Missouri, 
for  heroism  in  attempting  to  rescue  from  drowning  Cecil  C.  Young, 
ordinary  seaman,  September  15,  1904. 

CARL  E.  PETERSEN. 

Chief  machinist,  United  States  Navy,  for  distinguished  conduct  in 
the  presence  of  the  enemy  at  Peking,  China,  June  28  to  August  17, 
1900. 

ALFRED  PETERSON. 

Seaman  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Commodore  Perry,  in  the  attack 
upon  Franklin,  Va.,  October  3,  1862;  distinguished  for  his  gallant 
conduct. 

GEORGE  F.  PHILLIPS. 

Machinist,  first  class,  for  extraordinary  heroism  in  connection  with 
the  sinking  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Merrimac  at  the  entrance  to  the  harbor  of 
Santiago  de  Cuba,  on  the  night  of  June  2,  1898,  under  heavy  fire 
from  the  Spanish  batteries. 


ROLL  OF   HONOR.  71 

REUBEN  J.  PHILLIPS. 

Corporal,  United  States  Marine  Corps,  for  distinguished  conduct 
in  the  presence  of  the  enemy  in  the  battles  on  the  13th,  20th,  21st,  and 
22d  of  June,  1900,  while  with  the  relief  expedition  of  the  allied  forces 
in  China. 

WILLIAM  PHINNEY. 

Boatswain's  mate  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Lackawanna;  as  captain 
of  a  gun  showed  much  presence  of  mind  and  coolness  in  managing 
it,  and  the  great  encouragement  he  gave  the  crew. 

RICHARD  PILE. 

Ordinary  seaman  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Kansas;  displayed  great 
coolness  and  self-possession  at  the  time  Commander  A.  F.  Crosman 
and  others  were  drowned,  near  Greytown,  Nicaragua,  April  12,  1872, 
and  by  extraordinary  heroism  and  personal  exertion  prevented  greater 
loss  of  life. 

WILLIAM  B.  POOLE. 

Quartermaster  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Kearsarge  when  she  de- 
stroyed the  Alabama,  off  Cherbourg,  France,  June  19,  1864;  "ex- 
hibited marked  coolness  and  good  conduct,  and  is  highly  commended 
by  his  divisional  officer." 

GEORGE  PRANCE. 

Captain  of  the  maintop  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Ticonderoga,  in 
the  attacks  on  Fort  Fisher,  December  24  and  25,  1864,  and  January 
13,  14,  and  15,  1865;  commended  for  coolness  and  good  conduct  as 
captain  of  a  gun. 

THOMAS  F.  PRENDERGAST. 

Corporal,  United  States  Marine  Corps,  for  distinguished  conduct 
in  the  presence  of  the  enemy  in  battles,  while  with  the  Eighth  Army 
Corps,  on  March  25,  27,  and  29  and  April  4,  1899. 

HERBERT  J.  PRESTON. 

Private,  United  States  Marine  Corps,  for  distinguished  conduct  in 
the  presence  of  the  enemy  at  Peking,  China,  July  21  to  August  17, 
1900.  Preston  assisted  to  erect  barricades  under  a  heavy  fire. 

JOHN  PRESTON. 

Landsman  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Oneida.  Although  severely 
wounded,  he  remained  at  his  gun  until  obliged  to  go  to  the  surgeon, 
to  whom  he  reported  himself  as  slightly  hurt.  He  assisted  in  taking 


72  ROLL  OF  HONOR. 

care  of  the  wounded  below  and  wanted  to  return  to  his  station,  but 
on  examining  him  it  was  found  that  he  was  wounded  quite  severely 
in  both  eyes. 

EDWARD  PRICE. 

Coxswain  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Brooklyn,  in  the  engagement  in 
Mobile  Bay,  August  5,  1864;  great  coolness  and  bravery  under  fire. 
His  gun  becoming  disabled  by  the  sponge  breaking,  leaving  the  head 
in  the  gun,  he  proceeded  to  clear  it  by  pouring  powder  into  the  vent 
and  blowing  the  sponge  head  out. 

GEORGE  PROVINCE. 

Ordinary  seaman  belonging  to  the  U.  S.  S.  Santiago  de  Cuba;  was 
one  of  the  boat's  crew  detailed  for  General  Terry.  This  boat's  crew 
were  represented  to  have  been  the  only  men  who  entered  Fort  Fisher 
in  the  assault  from  the  fleet,  January  15,  1865. 

HUGH  PURVIS. 

Private  marine  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Alaska;  was  the  first  to 
scale  the  walls  of  the  fort,  and  who  captured  the  flag  of  the  Korean 
forces.  Promoted  to  corporal. 

GEORGE  PYNE. 

Seaman  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Magnolia;  was  one  of  a  howitzer's 
crew  that  cooperated  with  the  army  in  the  military  and  naval  expedi- 
tion to  St.  Marks,  Fla.,  March  5  and  6,  1865,  and  was  commended 
for  coolness  and  determination  under  fire,  remarkable  efforts  in 
assisting  to  transport  gun,  and  for  remaining  by  his  gun  throughout 
a  severe  engagement  in  a  manner  highly  creditable  to  himself  and 
to  the  service. 

JOHN  H.  QUICK. 

Sergeant,  United  States  Marine  Corps,  for  distinguished  and  gal- 
lant conduct  in  battle  at  Cuzco,  Cuba,  on  June  14,  1898,  signaling  to 
the  U.  S.  S.  Dolphin  on  three  different  occasions  while  exposed  to  a 
heavy  fire  from  the  enemy. 

JOSEPH  QUICK. 

Coxswain,  serving  on  the  U.  S.  S.  Torktown;  for  heroism  rescuing 
Walenty  Wisnieroski,  machinist,  second  class,  from  drowning  at 
Yokohama,  Japan,  April  27,  1902. 

JOHN  RANNAHAX. 

Corporal  of  marines  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Minnesota;  especially 
commended  for  bravery  in  the  assault  on  Fort  Fisher,  remaining  at 
the  front  near  the  fort  when  the  panic  carried  the  mass  away. 


ROLL  OF   HONOR.  73 

CHAELES  A.  READ. 

Coxswain  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Kearsarge  when  she  destroyed 
the  Alabama,  off  Cherbourg,  France,  June  19.  1864;  "exhibited 
marked  coolness  and  good  conduct,  and  is  highly  commended  by  his 
divisional  officer." 

CHARLES  READ. 

Ordinary  seaman  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Magnolia;  was  one  of  a 
howitzer's  crew  that  cooperated  with  the  army  in  the  military  and 
naval  expedition  to  St.  Marks,  Fla.,  March  5  and  6,  1865,  and 
was  commended  for  coolness  and  determination  under  fire,  remark- 
able efforts  in  assisting  to  transport  the  gun,  and  for  remaining  by 
his  gun  in  a  manner  highly  creditable  to  himself  and  the  service. 

GEORGE  E.  READ. 

Seaman  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Kearsarge  when  she  destroyed  the 
Alabama,  off  Cherbourg,  France,  June  19.  1864;  "exhibited  marked 
coolness  and  good  conduct,  and  is  highly  commended  by  his  divisional 
officer." 

JEREMIAH  REGAN. 

Quartermaster  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Galena  in  the  attack  upon 
Drurys  Bluff,  May  15,  1862.  His  good  conduct  "  attracted  the  par- 
ticular attention  of  his  commanding  officer." 

PATRICK  REGAN. 

Ordinary  seaman  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Pensacola;  gallant  con- 
duct while  serving  on  the  Pensacola  in  the  harbor  of  Coquimbo,  Chile, 
July  30,  1873. 

CHARLES  RICE. 

Coal  heaver  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Agawam;  one  of  the  crew  of 
the  powder  boat  which  was  exploded  near  Fort  Fisher,  December  23, 
1874,  for  which  service  he  volunteered. 

LOUIS  RICHARDS. 

Quartermaster  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Pensacola  in  the  attack 
upon  Forts  Jackson  and  St.  Philip,  and  at  the  taking  of  New,  Orleans, 
April  24  and  25,  1862.  "  Fine  conduct :  "  "  through  din  and  roar  of 
battle  steered  the  ship  through  barricade,  and  his  watchful  devotion 
to  orders  contributed  greatly  to  successful  passage/'  "  Coolness  per- 
fectly heroic."  Promoted  to  acting  master's  mate. 


74  ROLL  OF   HONOR. 

JOHN  P.  RILEY. 

Landsman,  serving  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Nashville,  for  extraordi- 
nary bravery  and  coolness  while  cutting  the  cables  leading  from 
Cienfuegos,  Cuba,  May  11,  1898,  under  a  heavy  fire  of  the  enemy. 

EDWARD  RINGOLD. 

Coxswain  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Wabash  in  the  engagement  at 
Pocataligo,  October  22,  1862 ;  "  solicited  permission  to  accompany  the 
howitzer  corps,  and  performed  his  duty  with  such  gallantry  and 
presence  of  mind  as  to  attract  the  attention  of  all  around  him. 
Knowing  there  was  a  scarcity  of  ammunition,  he  came  up  through 
the  whole  line  of  fire,  with  his  '  shirt  slung  over  his  shoulders,  filled 
with  fixed  ammunition,  which  he  brought  2  miles  from  the  rear.' " 

JAMES  S.  ROANTREE. 

Sergeant  of  marines  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Oneida;  conducted 
himself  with  distinguished  gallantry,  and  is  mentioned  as  particu- 
larly deserving  of  notice. 

JAMES  ROBERTS. 

Seaman  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Ago/warn;  one  of  the  crew  of  the 
powder  boat  which  was  exploded  near  Fort  Fisher,  December  23, 
1864,  for  which  service  he  volunteered. 

ALEXANDER  ROBINSON. 

Boatswain's  mate  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Howquah  on  the  occa- 
sion of  the  destruction  of  the  blockade  runner  Lynx,  off  Wilmington, 
September  25,  1864,  at  night.  Performed  his  duty  faithfully  under 
the  most  trying  circumstances,  standing  firmly  at  his  post  in  the 
midst  of  a  cross  fir  efrom  the  rebel  shore  batteries  and  our  own 
vessels. 

CHARLES  ROBINSON. 

Boatswain's  mate  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Baron  De  Kalb;  men- 
tioned by  his  commanding  officer  for  having  "  distinguished  himself 
in  various  actions." 

JOHN  ROBINSON. 

Captain  of  the  hold  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Yucca,  who,  with  Acting 
Ensign  James  H.  Bunting,  during  the  heavy  gale  which  occurred  in 
Pensacola  Bay  on  the  night  of  January  19,  1867,  swam  ashore  with  a 


ROLL  OF    HONOR.  75 

line  for  the  purpose  of  sending  off  a  blowcock,  which  would  facili- 
tate getting  up  steam  and  prevent  the  vessel  from  stranding,  thus 
voluntarily  periling  his  life  to  save  the  vessel  and  the  lives  of  others. 

THOMAS  ROBINSON. 

Captain  of  afterguard  on  the  U.  S.  S.  Tallapoosa;  heroic  efforts  to 
save  from  drowning  Wellington  Brocar,  landsman,  of  the  Tallapoosa^ 
off  New  Orleans,  July  15,  1866. 

SAMUEL  F.  ROGERS. 

Quartermaster  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Colorado;  wounded  while 
fighting  at  the  side  of  Lieutenant  McKee  at  the  capture  of  the  Korean 
forts. 

GEORGE  ROSE. 

Seaman,  United  States  Navy,  for  distinguished  conduct  in  the 
presence  of  the  enemy,  in  battles  on  the  13th,  20th,  21st,  and  22d  of 
June,  1900,  while  with  the  relief  expedition  of  the  allied  forces  in 
China.  , 

JOHANNES  ROUNING. 

Ordinary  seaman;  for  jumping  overboard  from  the  U.  S.  tug 
Fortune,  May  7,  1882.  at  Hampton  Roads,  Va.,  and  rescuing  from 
drowning  James  Walters,  gunner's  mate. 

JOHN  ROUNTRY. 

First-class  fireman  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Montauk.  During  the 
night  of  September  21,  1864,  fire  was  discovered  in  the  lightroom  of 
the  Montauk.  The  alarm  created  a  panic  and  demoralized  the  crew. 
Rountry,  with  hose  in  hand,  notwithstanding  the  cry  of  "  fire  in  the 
magazine,"  forced  his  way  through  the  frightened  crowd  to  the  light- 
room,  and,  with  the  aid  of  James  Horton,  gunner's  mate,  put  out 
the  fire. 

JOHN  RUSH. 

First-class  fireman  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Richmond,  in  the  attack 
on  the  Port  Hudson  batteries,  March  14,  1863.  "  When  the  fireroom 
and  other  parts  of  the  ship  were  filled  with  hot  steam  from  injury  to 
the  boiler  by  a  shot,  he,  from  the  first  moment  of  the  casualty,  stood 
firmly  at  his  post,  and  was  conspicuous  in  his  exertions  to  remedy 
the  evil  by  hauling  the  fires  from  the  injured  boiler,  the  heat  being 
so  great  from  the  combined  effects  of  fire  and  steam  that  he  was 
compelled,  from  mere  exhaustion,  to  be  relieved  every  few  minutes 
until  the  work  was  accomplished." 


76  ROLL  OF   HONOR. 

HENRY  P.  EUSSELL. 

Landsman,  United  States  Navy,  serving  on  board  the  U.  S.  S. 
Marblehead,  for  extraordinary  bravery  and  coolness  while  cutting 
the  cables  leading  from  Cienfuegos.  Cuba,  May  11,  1898,  under  a 
heavy  fire  of  the  enemy. 

JOHN  EUSSELL. 

Seaman;  for  jumping  overboard  from  the  U.  S.  S.  Trenton,  at 
Genoa,  Italy,  September  21,  1880,  and  rescuing  from  drowning  Hans 
Paulsen,  ordinary  seaman. 

EICHAED  EYAN. 

Ordinary  seaman  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Hartford;  gallant  con- 
duct in  jumping  overboard  at  Norfolk,  Va.,  and  rescuing  from 
drowning  one  of  the  crew  of  that  vessel,  March  4, 1876. 

WILLIAM  SADLEE. 

Captain  of  top ;  for  jumping  overboard  from  the  U.  S.  S.  Saratoga, 
off  Coasters  Harbor  Island,  E.  I.,  June  25,  1881,  and  sustaining,  until 
picked  up  by  a  boat  from  the  ship,  Frank  Gallagher,  second-class 
boy,  who  had  fallen  overboard. 

ISAAC  SAPP. 

Seaman,  engineers'  force,  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Shenandoah; 
for  jumping  overboard  and  assisting  Midshipman  Miller  in  saving 
Charles  Prince,  seaman,  from  drowning. 

JAMES  SAUNDEES. 

Quartermaster  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Kearsarge.  in  the  action 
with  the  Alabama,  June  19, 1864.  His  conduct  is  testified  to  by  Com- 
modore Winslow  as  deserving  of  all  commendation,  both  for  gal- 
lantry and  encouragement  of  others  in  his  division. 

AUZELLA  SAVAGE. 

Ordinary  seaman  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Santiago  de  Cu~ba; 
"  commended  for  gallant  behavior  in  the  assault  on  Fort  Fisher, 
January  15,  1865.  Had  a  flagstaff  shot  away  above  his  hand,  but 
seized  the  remainder  of  the  staff  and  brought  the  colors  safely  off." 

DAVID  J.  SCAXXELL. 

Private,  United  States  Marine  Corps,  for  distinguished  conduct  in 
the  presence  of  the  enemy  at  Peking,  China.  July  21  to  August  17. 
1900.  Scannell  assisted  to  erect  barricades  under  a  heavy  fire. 


ROLL  OF   HONOR.  77 

CHAKLES  S.  SCHEPKE. 

Gunner's  mate,  first  class,  serving  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Missouri, 
for  extraordinary  heroism  in  remaining  by  a  burning  magazine  and 
assisting  to  extinguish  the  fire,  April  13,  1904. 

OTTO  D.  SCHMIDT. 

Seaman,  serving  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Bennington,  for  extraordi- 
nary heroism  displayed  at  the  time  of  the  explosion  of  a  boiler  of  that 
vessel  at  San  Diego,  Cal.,  July  21,  1905. 

GEOEGE  SCHUTT. 

\ 

Coxswain  belonging  to  the  U.  S.  S.  Hendrick  Hudson;  was  one  of 
the  howitzer's  crew  cooperating  with  the  army  in  the  military  and 
naval  expedition  to  St.  Marks,  Fla.,  March  5  and  6,  1865,  and  was 
commended  for  coolness  and  determination  under  fire,  remarkable 
efforts  in  assisting  to  transport  gun,  and  for  remaining  by  his  gun 
throughout  a  severe  engagement  in  a  manner  highly  creditable  to 
himself  and  to  the  service. 

JOSEPH  F.  SCOTT. 

Private,  United  States  Marine  Corps,  serving  on  board  the  U.  S.  S. 
Nashville,  for  extraordinary  bravery  and  coolness  while  cutting  the 
cables  leading  from  Cienfuegos,  Cuba,  May  11,  1898,  under  a  heavy 
fire  -of  the  enemy. 

WILLIAM  SEACH. 

Ordinary  seaman,  United  States  Navy,  for  distinguished  conduct 
in  the  presence  of  the  enemy,  in  battles  on  the  13th,  20th,  21st,  and  22d 
of  June,  1900,  while  with  the  relief  expedition  of  the  allied  forces  in 
China. 

JAMES  SEANOR. 

Master  at  arms  of  the  U.  S.  ironclad  CMckasaw;  although  his 
time  was  out  volunteered  from  the  Vincennes  for  the  battle  of  Mobile 
Bay,  and  was  honorably  mentioned  by  his  commanding  officer  on  the 
CMckasaw. 

BENJAMIN  SEVEARER. 

Sailor,  who  raised  the  flag  on  Fort  Clark  at  the  Hatteras  expedi- 
tion. "  Deed  of  noble  daring." 

RICHARD  SEWARD. 

Paymaster's  steward  on  board  of  the  steamer  Commodore,  Novem- 
ber, 1863 ;  "  volunteered  to  go  on  the  field  amidst  a  heavy  fire  to 
recover  the  bodies  of  two  soldiers,  which  he  brought  off  with  the  aid 


78  ROLL   OF    HONOR. 

of  others;  a  second  instance  of  personal  valor  within  a  fortnight." 
Promoted  to  acting  master's  mate. 

WILLIAM  S.  SHACKLETTE. 

Hospital  steward,  serving  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Bennington,  for 
extraordinary  heroism  displayed  at  the  time  of  the  explosion  of  a 
boiler  of  that  vessel  at  San  Diego,  Cal..  July  21.  1905. 

PATRICK  SHANAHAN. 

Chief  boatswain's  mate,  serving  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Alliance, 
for  heroism,  rescuing  William  Stevens,  quartermaster,  first  class,  from 
drowning,  May  28,  1899. 

HENDRICK  SHARP. 

Seaman  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Richmond,  Mobile  Bay,  August  5, 
1864 ;  commended  for  coolness  and  courage  as  captain  of  100-pounder 
rifle  gun  on  top-gallant  forecastle,  in  the  action  in  Mobile  Bay  on  the 
morning  and  forenoon  of  August  5,  1864.  He  fought  his  gun  when 
under  the  hottest  fire  from  the  enemy's  batteries,  at  short  range,  with 
a  coolness  and  effectiveness  that  won  not  only  the  admiration  of  the 
commanding  officer  of  the  division  but  of  all  others  who  had  an 
opportunity  to  observe  him.  He  has  been  in  the  naval  service  thirty- 
two  years ;  joined  the  Richmond  at  Norfolk  when  first  put  in  commis- 
sion, September  27, 1860.  At  the  expiration  of  his  term  of  service,  in 
1863,  reshipped  for  the  period  of  three  years.  He  was  in  action  on 
board  of  the  Richmond  with  the  rebels  at  the  head  of  the  passes  of 
the  Mississippi;  at  the  bombardment  of  Fort  McRee,  at  Pensacola, 
which  lasted  an  entire  day,  when  he  received  a  severe  splinter  wound 
in  the  left  hand,  which  permanently  disabled  two  of  his  fingers ;  and 
notwithstanding  the  severity  of  the  wound,  as  soon  as  it  was  dressed 
by  the  surgeon  he  returned  to  his  gun  without  the  permission  of  the 
surgeon  and  persisted  in  remaining  at  his  quarters,  using  his  right 
hand  until  the  action  ceased.  He  was  in  the  actions  with  Forts  Jack- 
son and  St.  Philip,  and  with  the  rebel  ironclads  and  gunboats  below 
New  Orleans;  in  action  with  the  Chalmette  batteries;  present  at  the 
surrender  of  New  Orleans ;  fought  the  batteries  of  Vicksburg  twice ; 
was  in  the  memorable  attack  on  Port  Hudson  on  the  14th  of  March, 
1863;  was  captain  of  a  9-inch  gun  in  the  naval  9-inch  gun  battery 
commanded  by  Lieut.  Commander  Edward  Terry,  placed  in  the  rear 
of  Port  Hudson  during  the  siege.  He  was  also  captain  of  a  gun  in 
the  naval  battery  established  at  Baton  Rouge,  and  commanded  by 
Lieut.  Commander  Edward  Terry  after  the  repulse  of  the  army  and 
death  of  General  Williams  at  that  place. 


ROLL  OF   HONOR.  79 

L.  C.  SHEPARD. 

Ordinary  seaman  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Wabash;  mentioned  for 
gallant  conduct  in  the  assault  on  Fort  Fisher,  January  15,  1865,  and 
as  having  entered  the  stockade. 

JAMES  SHERIDAN, 

Quartermaster  on  board  of  the  U.  &  S.  Oneida;  captain  of  the 
after  9-inch  gun ;  was  wounded  in  several  places,  but  remained  at  his 
gun  until  the  firing  ceased,  and  then  supplied  the  place  of  the  signal 
quartermaster,  who  had  been  injured  by  a  fall. 

WILLIAM  SHIPMAN. 

Coxswain  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Ticonderoga  in  the  attacks  on 
Fort  Fisher ;  "  especially  commended  for  his  conduct  at  the  time  of 
the  explosion  of  the  100-pounder  Parrott  gun."  Being  captain  of  a 
gun  near  the  bursted  one,  and  seeing  the  effect  of  the  explosion  on 
those  around  him,  he  at  once  encouraged  them  by  exclaiming:  "Go 
ahead,  boys ;  this  is  only  the  fortunes  of  war !  " 

JOHN  SHIVERS. 

Private  marine  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Minnesota;  especially  com- 
mended for  bravery  in  the  assault  on  Fort  Fisher,  remaining  at  the 
front  near  the  fort  when  the  panic  carried  the  mass  away. 

HENRY  SHUTES. 

Captain  of  forecastle  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Wissahickon;  for 
distinguished  service  in  the  battle  below  New  Orleans,  April  24  and 
25,  1862,  and  in  the  engagement  at  Fort  McAllister,  February  27, 
1863,  and  seamanlike  qualities  while  gunner's  mate  of  the  U.  S.  S. 
Don.  A  shot  from  Fort  McAllister  penetrated  the  Wissahickon 
below  the  water  line  and  entered  the  magazine,  on  which  occasion 
Shutes,  by  his  presence  of  mind  and  prompt  action,  contributed  to 
the  preservation  of  the  powder  and  safety  of  the  ship. 

FRANCE  SILVA. 

Private,  United  States  Marine  Corps,  for  distinguished  conduct  in 
the  presence  of  the  enemy  at  Peking,  China.  June  28  to  August  17, 
1900. 


80  ROLL  OF   HONOR. 

LEBBEUS  SIMKINS. 

Coxswain  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Richmond,  Mobile  Bay,  August 
5,  1864 ;  commended  for  coolness  and  courage  in  the  action  in  Mobile 
Bay  on  the  morning  and  forenoon  of  August  5,  1864.  He  joined 
the  Brooklyn  in  January,  1861 ;  was  in  the  actions  with  Forts  Jack- 
son and  St.  Philip,  and  the  rebel  ironclads  and  gunboats  below  New 
Orleans,  Chalmette  batteries,  batteries  below  Vicksburg,  and  present 
at  the  surrender  of  New  Orleans.  Joined  the  Richmond  October, 
1863. 

HENKY  SIMPSON. 

First-class  fireman ;  for  rescuing  from  drowning  John  W.  Powers, 
ordinary  seaman  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Essex,  at  Monrovia,  Liberia, 
October  31,  1877. 

CHAKLES  H.  SMITH. 

Coxswain;  was  one  of  the  crew  of  the  first  cutter  of  the  U.  S.  S. 
Rhode  Island,  on  the  night  of  December  30,  1862,  which  was  engaged 
in  saving  the  lives  of  the  officers  and  crew  of  the  Monitor.  They  had 
saved  a  number,  and  it  was  owing  to  their  gallantry  and  zeal  and  de- 
sire to  save  others  that  they  became  separated  from  the  Rhode  Island, 
and  were  adrift  for  some  hours.  Promoted  to  acting  master's  mate. 

EDWIN  SMITH. 

Ordinary  seaman  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Whitehead  in  the  attack 
upon  Franklin,  N.  C.,  October  3,  1862;  swam  ashore  under  the  fire 
of  the  enemy  with  a  line  and  thus  rendered  important  service.  Men- 
tioned for  gallantry. 

FRANK  E.  SMITH. 

Oiler,  United  States  Navy,  for  distinguished  conduct  in  the  presence 
of  the  enemy,  in  battles  on  the  13th,  20th,  21st,  and  22d  of  June,  1900. 
while  with  the  relief  expedition  of  the  allied  forces  in  China. 

JAMES  SMITH. 

Captain  of  forecastle  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Richmond,  Mobile 
Bay,  August  5,  1864;  commended  for  coolness  and  good  conduct  as 
captain  of  a  gun  in  the  action  in  Mobile  Bay  on  the  morning  and 
forenoon  of  August  5,  1864. 

JAMES  SMITH. 

Landsman.  United  States  Navy,  for  distinguished  conduct  in  the 
presence  of  the  enemy  in  battles  on  the  13th,  20th,  21st,  and  22d  of 
June,  1900,  while  with  the  relief  expedition  of  the  allied  forces  in 
China. 


BOLL,  OF   HONOR.       .  81 

JAMES  SMITH. 

Seaman  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Kansas;  displayed  great  coolness 
and  self-possession  at  the  time  Commander  A.  F.  Crosman  and  others 
were  drowned  near  Greytown,  Nicaragua,  April  12,  1872,  and  by 
extraordinary  heroism  and  personal  exertion  prevented  greater  loss 
of  life. 

JOHN  SMITH. 

Captain  of  forecastle  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Lackawanna;  was 
first  captain  of  a  gun,  and  finding  that  he  could  not  sufficiently  de- 
press his  gun  when  alongside  of  the  rebel  ironclad  Tennessee,  threw 
a  hand  holystone  into  one  of  the  ports  at  a  rebel  using  abusive 
language  against  the  crew  of  the  ship. 

JOHN  SMITH. 

Seaman,  for  jumping  overboard  from  the  U.  S.  S.  Shenandoah,  at 
Rio  de  Janeiro,  Brazil,  September  19, 1880,  and  rescuing  from  drown- 
ing James  Grady,  first-class  fireman. 

JOHN  SMITH. 

Second  captain  of  top  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Richmond,  Mobile 
Bay,  August  5,  1864.     Commended  for  coolness  and  g6od  conduct  as 
captain  of  a  gun  in  the  action  in  Mobile  Bay  on  the  morning  and 
forenoon  of  August  5,  1864.     He  was  on  board  the  Varuna  when  she 
was  sunk  by  the  rebel  vessels  after  having  passed  Forts  Jackson  hnd 
St.  Philip;  was  transferred  to  the  Brooklyn,  and  was  in  the  actk 
with  the  batteries  below  Vicksburg.     Joined  the  Richmond  in  Sep 
tember,  1863. ' 

OLOFF  SMITH. 

Coxswain  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Richmond,  Mobile  Bay,  August 
5,  1864;  commended  for  coolness  and  good  conduct  in  the  action  in 
Mobile  Bay  on  the  morning  and  forenoon  of  August  5,  1864.  He 
was  on  board  the  Richmond  in  the  actions  with  Fort  McRae,  at  the 
Head  of  the  Passes  of  the  Mississippi ;  with  the  forts  Jackson  and 
St.  Philip;  the  rebel  ironclads  and  gunboats  below  New  Orleans;  the 
Chalmette  batteries ;  twice  with  the  batteries  of  Vicksburg  in  attempt- 
ing to  pass  and  at  the  siege  of  Port  Hudson ;  and  present  at  the  sur- 
render of  New  Orleans.  He  has  been  cockswain  on  board  the  Rich- 
mond for  twenty  consecutive  months. 

THOMAS  SMITH. 

Seaman,  for  rescuing  from  drowning  William  Kent,  cockswain  of 
the  U.  S.  S.  Enterprise,  off  Para,  Brazil,  October  1,  1878. 

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82  ROLL   OF    HONOR. 

THOMAS  SMITH. 

Seaman  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Magnolia.  Was  one  of  a  howitzer's 
crew  cooperating  with  the  army  in  the  military  and  naval  expedi- 
tion to  St.  Marks,  Fla.,  March  5  and  6,  1865,  and  was  commended  for 
coolness  and  determination  under  fire,  remarkable  efforts  in  assisting 
to  transport  gun,  and  for  remaining  by  his  gun  throughout  a  severe 
engagement  in  a  manner  highly  creditable  to  himself  and  to  the 
service. 

WALTER  B.  SMITH. 

Ordinary  seaman  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Richmond,  Mobile  Bay, 
August  5,  1864;  commended  for  coolness  and  good  conduct  at  the 
100-pounder  rifle  gun  on  the  top-gallant  forecastle,  and  for  musket 
firing  into  the  gun  ports  of  the  rebel  iron-clad  Tennessee  in  the  action 
in  Mobile  Bay,  on  the  morning  and  forenoon  of  August  5,  1864.  He 
was  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Hatteras  when  that  vessel  was  sunk  by  the 
piratical  vessel  commanded  by  the  notorious  Semmes,  off  Galveston; 
joined  the  Richmond  after  having  been  exchanged,  September,  1863, 
and  his  conduct  on  board  of  the  ship  has  been  of  the  most  exemplary 
kind. 

WILLIAM  SMITH. 

Quartermaster  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Kearsarge  when  she  destroyed 
the  Alabama,  off  Cherbourg,  France,  June  19,  1864;  "exhibited 
marked  coolness  and  good  conduct,  and  is  highly  commended  by  his 
divisional  officer." 

WILLIAM  SMITH. 

Ordinary  seaman  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  Picket  Boat  No.  1,  which 
destroyed  the  rebel  ram  Albermarle  at  Plymouth,  N.  C.,  October  27, 
1864. 

WILLIAM  SMITH. 

Corporal  of  marines  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Brooklyn^  in  the  en- 
gagement in  Mobile  Bay,  August  5,  1864 ;  conspicuous  for  good  con- 
duct at  his  gun. 

WILLIAM  E.  SNYDER. 

Chief  electrician,  United  States  Navy,  serving  on  board  the  U.  S.  S. 
Birmingham,  for  extraordinary  heroism,  rescuing  G.  H.  Kephart. 
seaman,  from  drowning  at  Hampton  Roads,  Ya.,  January  4,  1910. 

WILLIAM  SPICER. 

Gunner's  mate,  first  class,  serving  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Marblehead. 
for  heroism  while  engaged  in  the  perilous  work  of  sweeping  for  and 
disabling  twenty-seven  contact  mines  in  the  approaches  to  Caimanera. 
Guantanamo  Bay,  Cuba,  July  26  and  27,  1898. 


ROLL  OF   HONOR.  83 

DAVID  SPROWLE. 

Orderly  sergeant  of  the  marine  guard  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S. 
Richmond,  Mobile  Bay,  August  5, 1864 ;  commended  for  coolness,  and 
for  setting  a  good  example  to  the  marine  guard  working  a  division 
of  great  guns  in  the  action  of  Mobile  Bay,  on  the  morning  and  fore- 
noon of  August  5,  1864.  Joined  the  Richmond  September  27,  1860 ; 
was  in  the  actions  with  Fort  McRea;  the  Head  of  the  Passes  of  the 
Mississippi,  Forts  Jackson  and  St.  Philip,  the  Chalmettes,  the  rebel 
iron-clads  and  gunboats  below  New  Orleans,  Vicksburg,  Port  Hudson, 
and  present  at  the  surrender  of  New  Orleans.  He  has  been  in  the 
service  twenty-eight  years. 

WILLIAM  B.  STACY. 

Seaman  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Rhode  Island.  While  coaling  ship 
in  the  harbor  of  Cape  Haytien  one  of  the  crew  of  the  Rhode  Island 
fell  overboard,  and,  notwithstanding  he  succeeded  in  catching  a  rope, 
had,  from  exhausticm,  to  relinquish  his  hold.  Although  the  sea  was 
running  high  at  the  time,  Stacy,  at  the  peril  of  his  life,  jumped  over- 
board, secured  the  rope  around  his  comrade,  and  thus  saved  him  from 
drowning. 

ROBERT  STANLEY. 

Hospital  apprentice,  United  States  Navy,  for  distinguished  conduct 
in  the  presence  of  the  enemy  in  the  battle  of  Peking,  China,  July  12, 
1900.  Stanley  volunteered  and  carried  messages  under  fire. 

WILLIAM  A.  STANLEY. 

Shell  man  at  No.  8  gun  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Hartford,  in  the 
engagement  in  Mobile  Bay,  August  5,  1864,  "  was  severely  wounded 
but  refused  to  go  below,  and  continued  to  perform  his  duties,  until 
at  length  he  became  so  weak  from  loss  of  blood  as  to  be  unable  to 
stand." 

JAMES  E.  STERLING. 

Coal-heaver  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Brooklyn  in  the  engagement 
in  Mobile  Bay  August  5.  1864 ;  bravery  in  remaining  at  his  post  when 
wounded,  and  pasing  shell  until  struck  down  a  second  time  and  com- 
pletely disabled. 

DANIEL  D.  STEVENS. 

Quartermaster  on  the  U.  S.  S.  Canonicus,  for  bravery  before  Fort 
Fisher.  1865. 


84  ROLL  OF   HONOR. 

JAMES  STEWAKT. 

Corporal  of  the  marine  guard  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Plymouth; 
jumped  overboard  in  the  harbor  of  Villef ranee,  February  1, 1872,  and 
saved  Midshipman  Osterhaus  from  drowning. 

PETER  STEWART. 

Gunnery  sergeant,  United  States  Marine  Corps,  for  distinguished 
conduct  in  the  presence  of  the  enemy  in  battles  on  the  13th,  20th, 
21st,  and  22d  of  June,  1900,  while  with  the  relief  expedition  of  the 
allied  forces  in  China. 

JAMES  STODDARD. 

Belonging  to  the  U.  S.  S.  Marmora.  This  man  was  sent  on  shore, 
with  others,  to  man  a  rifle  howitzer,  which  had  been  mounted  on  a 
field  cariage  and  posted  in  the  streets  of  Yazoo  City  during  the  rebel 
attack  on  that  place  March  5,  1864.  Their  defense  of  the  gun  against 
superior  forces  is  mentioned  as  most  gallant,  having  nobly  stood  their 
ground  through  the  whole  action,  fighting  hand  to  hand  to  save  the 
gun  and  the  reputation  of  the  navy.  Promoted  to  acting  master's 
mate. 

JOHN  STOKES. 

Chief  master  at  arms,  serving  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  New  York,  for 
gallant  conduct  in  jumping  overboard  and  assisting  in  the  rescue 
of  Peter  Mahoney,  water  tender,  United  States  Navy,  off  the  coast  of 
Jamaica,  March  31,  1899. 

ANDREW  V.  STOLTENBERG. 

Gunner's  mate,  second  class,  United  States  Navy,  for  distinguished 
conduct  in  the  presence  of  the  enemy  in  battle  at  Katbalogan,  Samar, 
P.  I.,  July  16,  1900. 

RICHARD  STOUT. 

Landsman  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Isaac  Smith,  Stono  River,  Janu- 
ary 30,  1863;  distinguished  for  gallantry  and  meritorious  conduct  in 
the  action  with  the  rebel  batteries,  in  which  he  lost  his  right  arm. 

ROBERT  STRAHAN. 

Captain  of  the  top  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Kearsarge  when  she  de- 
stroyed the  Alabama,  off  Cherbourg,  France,  June  19,  1864;  "ex- 
hibited marked  coolness  and  good  conduct,  and  is  highly  commended 
by  his  divisional  officer." 


ROLL  OF   HONOR.  85 

LODDIE  STUPKA. 

Fireman,  first  class,  serving  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Leyden,  for  hero- 
ism at  the  time  of  the  wreck  of  that  vessel,  January  21, 1903. 

EDWARD  SULLIVAN. 

Private,  United  States  Marine  Corps,  serving  on  board  the  U.  S.  S. 
Marblekead,  for  extraordinary  bravery  and  coolness  while  cutting 
the  cables  leading  from  Cienfuegos,  Cuba,  May  11,  1898,  under  a 
heavy  fire  of  the  enemy. 

JAMES  SULLIVAN. 

Ordinary  seaman  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Agawam;  one  of  the 
crew  of  the  powder-boat  which  was  exploded  near  Fort  Fisher  De- 
cember 23,  1864,  for  which  service  he  volunteered. 

JAMES  F.  SULLIVAN. 

Boatswain's  mate;  for  jumping  overboard  from  the  U.  S.  training- 
ship  New  Hampshire,  at  Newport,  R.  I.,  April  21,  1882,  and  rescuing 
from  drowning  Francis  T.  Price,  third-class  boy. 

JOHN  SULLIVAN. 

Seaman  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Monticello;  courage  and  commend- 
able conduct  during  a  reconnaissance  of  the  harbor  and  water  de- 
fenses of  Wilmington,  June  23  to  25,  1864. 

TIMOTHY  SULLIVAN. 

Coxswain ;  first  captain  of  9-inch  gun  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Louis- 
mile;  "especially  commended  for  his  attention  to  duty,  bravery,  and 
coolness  in  action." 

ROBERT  SUMMERS. 

Chief  quartermaster  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Ticonderoga,  in  the 
attacks  on  Fort  Fisher;  commended  for  great  coolness  and  intelli- 
gence in  looking  out  for  and  making  signals.  Served  also  in  the 
Paul  Jones,  in  the  actions  with  the  batteries  on  St.  John's  River  and 
with  Fort  McAllister  on  the  Ogeechee  River. 

CLARENCE  E.  SUTTON. 

Sergeant,  United  States  Marine  Corps,  for  distinguished  conduct  in 
the  presence  of  the  enemy  at  the  battle  of  Tientsin,  China,  July  13, 
1900.  Sutton  assisted  to  carry  a  wounded  officer  from  the  field  under 
a  heavy  fire. 


86  ROLL  OF   HONOR. 

AXEL  SUNDQVIST. 

Chief  carpenter's  mate,  serving  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Marblehead, 
for  heroism  while  engaged  in  the  perilous  work  of  sweeping  for  and 
disabling  twenty-seven  contact  mines  in  the  approaches  to  Caimanera, 
Guantanamo,  Cuba,  July  26  and  27,  1898. 

GUSTAV  A.  SUNDQUIST. 

Ordinary  seaman,  serving  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Nashville,  for 
heroism  and  gallantry  under  fire  of  the  enemy,  while  cutting  cables  at 
Cienfuegos,  Cuba,  May  11,  1898. 

JOHN  SWANSON. 

Seaman  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Santiago  de  Cuba;  was  one  of  the  boat's 
crew  detailed  for  General  Terry.  This  boat's  crew  were  represented 
to  have  been  the  only  men  who  entered  Fort  Fisher  in  the  assault 
from  the  fleet,  Junary  15,  1865. 

EDWAKD  SWATTON. 

Seaman  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Santiago  de  Cuba;  was  one  of  the  boat's 
crew  detailed  for  General  Terry.  This  boat's  crew  were  represented 
to  have  been  the  only  men  who  entered  Fort  Fisher  in  the  assault  from 
the  fleet,  January  15,  1865. 

ROBERT  SWEENEY. 

Ordinary  seaman  U.  S.  S.  Kearsarge;  October  26,  1881,  jumped 
overboard  and  assisted  in  saving  from  drowning  a  shipmate  who  had 
fallen  overboard  at  Hampton  Roads.  A  strong  tide  was  running  at 
the  time. 

ROBERT  SWEENEY. 

Ordinary  seaman  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Jamestown,  December  20,  1883; 
for  rescuing  from  drowning  A.  A.  George,  who  had  fallen  overboard 
at  the  New  York  navy-yard. 

WILLIAM  SWEENEY. 

Landsman,  engineer's  force;  for  jumping  overboard  from  the 
U.  S.  S.  Jean  Sands,  opposite  the  Norfolk  navy -yard,  on  the  night  of 
June  15,  1880,  and  rescuing  from  drowning  a  young  girl  who  had 
fallen  overboard. 

WILLIAM  TALBOTT. 

Captain  of  forecastle  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Louisville  at  the 
capture  of  Arkansas  Post,  January  10  and  11,  1863 ;  was  conspicuous 
for  ability  and  bravery  as  captain  of  9-inch  gun. 


ROLL  OF   HONOR.  87 

JAMES  TALLENTINE. 

Quarter  gunner  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Tacony.  At  the  capture 
of  Plymouth,  October  31,  1864,  he  landed  and  spiked  a  loaded  9-inch 
gun  under  a  sharp  fire  of  musketry. 

GEORGE  TAYLOR. 

Armorer  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Lackawanna;  although  wounded 
went  into  the  shell  room,  and  with  his  hands  extinguished  the  fire 
from  a  shell  exploded  over  it  by  the  enemy. 

JOHN  TAYLOR. 

Seaman  in  charge  of  the  picket  boat  attached  to  the  New  York 
Navy- Yard;  for  coolness,  promptness,  and  good  judgment  on  the  9th 
of  September,  1865,  in  rescuing  from  drowning  Commander  S.  D. 
Trenchard,  of  the  United  States  Navy,  who  fell  overboard  in  attempt- 
ing to  get  on  a  ferryboat  which  had  collided  with  an  English  steamer, 
and  needed  immediate  assistance. 

RICHARD  H.  TAYLOR. 

Quartermaster,  serving  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Nipsic;  for  gallantry 
during  the  hurricane  at  Apia,  Samoa,  March  16,  1889. 

THOMAS  TAYLOR. 

Coxswain  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Metacomet.  During  the  pas- 
sage of  the  forts  at  the  entrance  of  Mobile  Bay,  and  in  the  action 
with  the  rebel  gunboats,  August  5,  1864,  cowardice  was  exhibited  by 
tne  officer  in  command  of  the  forward  pivot  gun,  but  Thomas  Taylor, 
by  encouraging  example  and  words  and  effective  handling  of  the 
gun,  did  honor  to  the  occasion. 

WILIAM  G.  TAYLOR. 

Captain  of  forecastle  c^i  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Ticonderoga,  in  the 
attacks  on  Fort  Fisher,  December  24  and  25,  1864,  and  January  13, 
14,  and  15,  1865;  "commended  for  coolness  and  good  conduct  as 
captain  of  a  gun." 

AUGUST  P.  TEYTAND. 

Quartermaster,  third  class,  serving  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Leyden; 
for  heroism  at  the  time  of  the  wreck  of  that  vessel,  January  21.  1903. 


88  ROLL   OF   HONOR. 

JAMES  THAYER. 

Ship's  corporal;  for  rescuing  from  drowning  a  boy  serving  with 
him  on  the  U.  S.  S.  Constitution,  at  navy-yard,  Norfolk,  Va.,  Novem- 
ber 16,  1879. 

HENRY  THIELBERG. 

Seaman,  U.  S.  S.  Minnesota,  but  temporarily  on  board  of  the 
U.  S.  S.  Mount  'Washington,  Nansemond  River,  April  14,  1863 ;  "  con- 
ducted himself  with  the  highest  coolness  and  courage,  and  volun- 
teered to  go  upon  the  pilot  house  to  watch  the  movements  of  the 
enemy,  which  position  he  did  not  leave  until  ordered  down,  although 
the  balls  flew  thick  around  him,  and  three  struck  within  a  few  inches 
of  his  head." 

LOUIS  F.  THIES. 

Private,  United  States  Marine  Corps,  serving  on  board  the  U.  S.  S. 
Petrel;  for  heroism  and  gallantry  fearlessly  exposing  his  own  life  to 
danger  for  the  saving  of  the  others  on  the  occasion  of  the  fire  on 
board  said  vessel  March  31,  1901. 

KARL  THOMASS. 

Coxswain,  United  States  Navy;  for  distinguished  conduct  in  the 
presence  of  the  enemy,  in  battles  on  the  13th,  20th,  21st  and  22nd  of 
June,  1900,  while  with  the  relief  expedition  of  the  allied  forces  in 
China. 

HENRY  THOMPSON. 

Seaman ;  for  rescuing  a  man  from  drowning  at  Mare  Island,  Cali- 
fornia, on  the  27th  of  June,  1878. 

HENRY  THOMPSON. 

Private  marine  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Minnesota;  especially 
commended  for  bravery  in  the  assault  on  Fort  Fisher,  remaining  at 
the  front  near  the  fort  when  the  panic  carried  the  mass  away. 

WILLIAM  THOMPSON. 

Signal  quartermaster  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Mohican  in  the  action 
at  Hilton  Head,  November  7,  1861;  "steered  the  ship  with  a  steady 
hand  and  bold  heart  under  the  batteries;  was  wounded  by  a  piece  of 
shell,  but  remained  at  his  station  until  he  fell  from  loss  of  blood ;  " 
"  leg  since  amputated." 


ROLL  OF   HONOR.  89 

WILLIAM  G.  THORDSEN. 

Coxswain,  serving  on  the  U.  S.  S.  Pampanga;  for  heroism  and 
gallantry  under  fire  of  the  enemy  at  Hilongas,  P.  I.,  May  6,  1900. 

MICHAEL  THORNTON. 

Seaman;  for  jumping  overboard  from  the  U.  S.  tug  Ley  den,  near 
Boston,  Mass.,  August  25,  1881,  and  sustaining,  until  picked  up, 
Michael  Drennan,  landsman,  who  had  jumped  overboard  while 
temporarily  insane. 

PAUL  TOBIN. 

Landsman  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Plymouth;  at  the  imminent  risk 
of  his  life  jumped  overboard  in  the  harbor  of  Hamburg,  July  3, 
1871,  when  a  4-knot  tide  was  running,  and  with  a  comrade  saved 
from  drowning  one  of  a  party  who  was  thrown  out  of  a  shore  boat 
coming  alongside  the  ship. 

SAMUEL  TODD. 

Quartermaster  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Brooklyn  in  the  engage- 
ment in  Mobile  Bay,  August  5,  1864;  conspicuous  coolness  at  the 
commencement  and  during  the  action. 

A.  J.  TOMLIN. 

Corporal  of  marines  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Wabash.  During  the 
assault  on  Fort  Fisher,  January  15,  1865,  he  advanced  under  a  heavy 
fire  from  the  enemy's  sharpshooters  into  an  open  space  close  to  the 
fort  and  assisted  a  wounded  comrade  to  a  place  of  safety. 

MARTIN  T.  TORGERSON. 

Gunner's  mate,  third  class,  United  States  Navy;  for  distinguished 
conduct  in  the  presence  of  the  enemy  in  battles  on  the  13th,  20th,  21st, 
and  22d  of  June,  1900,  while  with  the  relief  expedition  of  the  allied 
forces  in  China. 

SAMUEL  TRIPLETT. 

Ordinary  seaman,  serving  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  M arblehead ;  for 
heroism  while  engaged  in  the  perilous  work  of  sweeping  for  and 
disabling  tweny-seven  contact  mines  in  the  approaches  of  Caimanera, 
Guantanamo  Bay,  Cuba,  July  26  and  27,  1898. 


90  ROLL   OF   HONOR. 

OTHNIEL  TRIPP. 

Chief  boatswain's  mate  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Seneca  in  the 
assault  on  Fort  Fisher,  January  15,  1865 ;  "  exhibited  great  gallantry 
in  charging  through  the  gap  in  the  stockade." 

J.  M.  TROUT. 

Second-class  fireman  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Frolic;  gallant  con- 
duct in  endeavoring  to  save  the  life  of  one  of  the  crew  of  the  Frolic 
who  had  fallen  overboard  at  Montevideo,  April  20,  187T. 

JEREMIAH  TROY. 

Chief  boatswain's  mate;  for  jumping  overboard  from  the  U.  S. 
training  ship  New  Hampshire,  at  Newport,  R.  I.,  April  21,  1882,  and 
rescuing  from  drowning  Francis  T.  Price,  third-class  boy. 

WILLIAM  TROY. 

Ordinary  seaman  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Colorado;  fighting  at 
the  side  of  Lieutenant  McKee,  and  especially  commended  by  the 
latter  after  being  wounded,  at  capture  of  the  Corean  Forts. 

ALEXANDER  H.  TRUETT. 

Coxswain  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Richmond,  Mobile  Bay,  August 
5,  1864;  commended  for  coolness  and  good  conduct  in  the  action  in 
Mobile  Bay,  on  the  morning  and  forenoon  of  August  5, 1864.  He  was 
in  the  actions  with  Forts  Jackson  and  St.  Philip;  the  Chalmette 
batteries;  the  rebel  ironclads  and  gunboats  below  New  Orleans; 
the  batteries  below  Vicksburg;  and  was  present  at  the  surrender  of 
New  Orleans.  He  was  present  at  and  assisted  in  the  capture  of  the 
piratical  steamers  Miramon  and  Marquis  de  la  Ha'bana,  in  March, 
1860,  near  Vera  Cruz. 

ALEXANDER  TURVELIN. 

Seaman;  for  jumping  overboard  from  the  U.  S.  S.  Trenton,  at 
Toulon,  France,  February,  1881,  and  rescuing  from  drowning  Au- 
gustus Ohlensen,  cockswain. 

OSCAR  J.  UPHAM. 

Private,  United  States  Marine  Corps ;  for  distinguished  conduct  in 
the  presence  of  the  enemy  at  Peking,  China,  July  21,  to  August  17, 
1900.  Upham  assisted  to  erect  barricades  under  a  heavy  fire. 


ROLL  OF   HONOR.  91 

ALBERT  VADAS. 

Seaman  serving  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Marblehead;  for  extraordi- 
nary bravery  and  coolness  while  cutting  the  cables  leading  from 
Cienfuegos,  Cuba,  May  11,  1898,  under  a  heavy  fire  of  the  enemy. 

JOSEPH  E.  VANTINE. 

First-class  fireman  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Richmond,  in  the  attack 
on  the  Port  Hudson  batteries,  March  14,  1863.  "  When  the  fire-room 
and  other  parts  of  the  ship  were  filled  with  hot  steam  from  injury  to 
the  boiler  by  a  shot,  he,  from  the  first  moment  of  the  casualty,  stood 
firmly  at  his  post,  and  was  conspicuous  in  his  exertions  to  remedy 
the  evil  by  hauling  the  fires  from  the  injured  boiler,  the  heat  being 
so  great  from  the  combined  effects  of  fire  and  steam  that  he  was  com- 
pelled, from  mere  exhaustion,  to  be  relieved  every  few  minutes  until 
the  work  was  accomplished." 

HUDSON  VAN  ETTEN. 

Seaman  serving  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Nashville;  for  extraordinary 
bravery  and  coolness  while  cutting  the  cables  leading  from  Cien- 
fuegos, Cuba,  May  11,  1898,  under  a  heavy  fire  of  the  enemy. 

P.  R.  VAUGHN. 

Sergeant  of  marines  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Mississippi,  in  the 
attack  on  the  Port  Hudson  batteries,  night  of  March  14,  1863 ;  com- 
mended for  zeal  and  courage  displayed  in  the  performance  of  unusual 
and  trying  service  whilst  the  vessel  was  aground  and  exposed  to  a 
heavy  fire. 

JAMES  W.  VERNEY. 

Chief  quartermaster  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Pontoosuc;  com- 
mended for  gallantry,  skill,  and  coolness  in  action  during  the  opera- 
tions in  and  about  Cape  Fear  River,  which  extended  from  December 
24,  1864,  to  January  22,  1865,  and  resulted  in  the  capture  of  Fort 
Fisher  and  Wilmington. 

ROBERT  VOLTZ. 

Seaman  serving  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Nashville;  for  extraordinary 
bravery  and  coolness  while  cutting  the  cables  leading  from  Cien- 
fuegos, Cuba,  May  11,  1898,  under  a  heavy  fire  of  the  enemy. 


92  ROLL  OF   HONOR. 

MAURICE  WAGG. 

Coxswain  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Rhode  Island;  distinguished 
and  meritorious  conduct  during  the  night  of  the  foundering  of  the 
Monitor  off  Hatteras,  December  31,  1864.  Promoted  to  acting  mas- 
ter's mate. 

E.  A.  WALKER 

Sergeant,  United  States  Marine  Corps,  for  distinguished  conduct 
in  the  presence  of  the  enemy  at  the  battle  of  Peking,  China,  June  20 
to  July  16,  1900. 

MICHAEL  WALSH. 

Chief  machinist,  serving  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Leyden,  for  heroism 
at  the  time  of  the  wreck  of  that  vessel,  January  21, 1903. 

JAMES  WARD. 

Quarter-gunner  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Lackawanna;  being 
wounded  and  ordered  below,  would  not  go,  but  rendered  much  aid 
at  one  of  the  guns  when  the  crew  was  disabled,  and  subsequently 
remained  in  the  chains  heaving  the  lead  until  nearly  in  collision  with 
the  rebel  ironclad  Tennessee. 

DAVID  WARREN. 

Coxswain  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Monticello;  courage  and  com- 
mendable conduct  during  a  reconnaissance  of  the  harbor  and  water 
defenses  of  Wilmington,  June  23  to  25,  1864. 

HENRY  S.  WEBSTER. 

Landsman  On  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Susquehanna;  during  the  as- 
sault on  Fort  Fisher,  January  15,  1865,  remained  on  the  field  under 
fire  with  a  wounded  officer  until  aid  could  be  obtained  to  bring  him 
to  the  rear. 

CHARLES  H.  WEEKS. 

Captain  of  the  foretop  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Susquehanna.  On 
the  21st  of  September,  1864,  the  U.  S.  S.  Montauk,  then  off  Charles- 
ton, was  discovered  to  be  on  fire  in  the  magazine  lightroom;  on 
which  occasion  Charles  H.  Weeks,  who  was  master-at-arms  of  the 
vessel,  displayed  great  presence  of  mind  and  rendered  valuable  serv- 
ices in  extinguishing  the  fire. 


ROLL  OF   HONOR.  93 

ALBERT  WEISBOGEL. 

Captain  of  the  mizzen  top;  gallant  conduct  in  jumping  overboard 
from  the  U.  S.  S.  Plymouth,  at  sea,  and  rescuing  from  drowning  one 
of  the  crew  of  that  vessel,  on  the  27th  of  April,  1876. 

ALBERT  WEISBOGEL. 

Captain  of  the  mizzen  top;  gallant  conduct  in  jumping  overboard 
from  the  U.  S.  S.  Benicia,  at  sea,  and  rescuing  from  drowning  one  of 
the  crew  of  that  vessel  on  the  llth  of  January,  1874. 

ADAM  WEISSEL. 

Ship's  cook;  for  jumping  overboard  from  the  U.  S.  training  ship 
Minnesota,  at  Newport,  R.  I.,  August  26,  1881,  and  sustaining,  until 
picked  up  by  a  boat  from  the  ship,  C.  Lorenze,  captain  of  the  fore- 
castle, who  had  fallen  overboard. 

WILLIAM  WELLS. 

Quartermaster  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Richmond,  Mobile  Bay, 
August  5,  1864;  commended  for  coolness  and  close  attention  to  duty 
as  leadsman  and  lookout  in  the  action  in  Mobile  Bay,  on  the  morning 
and  forenoon  of  August  5,  1864.  Joined  the  Brooklyn  in  Septem- 
ber, 1861 ;  was  in  the  actions  with  Forts  Jackson  and  St.  Philip,  and 
with  the  rebel  ironclads  and  gunboats  below  New  Orleans,  and  on 
board  of  the  Brooklyn  in  the  attack  upon  the  batteries  below  Vicks- 
burg  in  1862.  He  received  two  wounds  in  the  left  leg  and  a  severe 
one  in  the  head  in  the  engagements  with  Forts  Jackson  and  St. 
Philip,  April  24,  1862,  the  latter  causing  "  opacity  of  the  cornea  and 
loss  of  vision  of  the  right  eye,"  as  certified  by  the  surgeon  of  the 
Brooklyn.  Joined  the  Richmond  in  September,  1863. 

WALTER  S.  WEST. 

Private,  United  States  Marine  Corps,  serving  on  board  the  U.  S.  S. 
Marblehead,  for  extraordinary  bravery  and  coolness  while  cutting  the 
cables  leading  from  Cienfuegos,  Cuba,  May  11,  1898,  under  a  heavy 
fire  of  the  enemy. 

AXEL  WESTERMARK. 

Seaman,  United  States  Navy,  for  distinguished  conduct  in  the 
presence  of  the  enemy  at  Peking,  China,  June  28  to  August  17,  1900. 


94  BOLL  OF   HONOR. 

GEORGE  H.  WHEELER. 

Ship  fitter,  first  class,  United  States  Navy,  for  bravery  and  extraor- 
dinary heroism  displayed  by  him  during  a  conflagration  in  Coquimbo, 
Chile,  January  20,  1909. 

JOSEPH  WHITE. 

Coxswain  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  New  Ironsides;  commended  for 
highly  meritorious  conduct  during  the  several  engagements  with  Fort 
Fisher  in  December,  1864,  and  January,  1865. 

DANIEL  WHITFIELD. 

Quartermaster  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Lackawanna;  remarkable 
coolness  as  captain  of  a  gun  in  holding  on  to  the  lockstring  and  wait- 
ing for  some  time  whilst  alongside  of  the  rebel  ironclad  Tennessee, 
and  firing  that  the  shot  might  enter  her  port. 

FRANKLIN  L.  WILCOX. 

Ordinary  seaman  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Minnesota;  especially 
commended  for  bravery  in  the  assault  on  Fort  Fisher,  remaining  at 
the  front  near  the  fort  when  the  panic  carried  the  mass  away. 

JULIUS  A.  R,  WILKE. 

Boatswain's  mate,  first  class,  serving  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Marble- 
head,  for  extraordinary  bravery  and  coolness  while  cutting  the 
cables  leading  from  Cienfuegos,  Cuba,  May  11,  1898,  under  a  heavy 
fire  of  the  enemy. 

HENRY  WILKES. 

Landsman  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  Picket  Boat  No.  7,  which  destroyed 
the  rebel  ram  Albemarle  at  Plymouth,  N.  C.,  October  27,  1864. 

PERRY  WILKES. 

Pilot  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Signal,  which  vessel  was  attacked  by 
field  batteries  and  sharp-shooters  and  destroyed,  in  Red  River,  May  5, 
1864.  He  remained  steadfast  a.t  the  wheel  until  it  was  disabled  by  the 
bursting  of  a  shell. 

ANTONIO  WILLIAMS. 

Seaman;  for  courage  and  fidelity  displayed  in  the  loss  of  the 
U.  S.  S.  Huron,  November  24,  187T. 


ROLL  OF    HONOR.  95 

ANTHONY  WILLIAMS. 

Sailmaker's  mate  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Pontoosuc;  commended 
for  gallantry,  skill,  and  coolness  in  action  during  the  operations  in 
and  about  Cape  Fear  River,  which  extended  from  December  24, 1864, 
to  January  25,  1865,  and  resulted  in  the  capture  of  Fort  Fisher  and 
Wilmington. 

AUGUSTUS  WILLIAMS. 

Seaman  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Santiago  de  Cuba;  "  commended 
for  gallant  behavior  in  the  assault  on  Fort  Fisher,  January  15, 1865." 

FRANK  WILLIAMS. 

Seaman  serving  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  M arblehead,  for  extra- 
ordinary bravery  and  coolness  while  cutting  the  cables  leading  from 
Cienfuegos,  Cuba,  May  11,  1898,  under  a  heavy  fire  of  the  enemy. 

HENRY  WILLIAMS. 

Carpenter's  mate ;  for  going  over  the  stern  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Consti- 
tution, at  sea,  February  13,  1879,  during  a  heavy  gale,  and  perform- 
ing important  carpenter's  work  upon  her  rudder. 

JAY  WILLIAMS. 

Coxswain,  United  States  Navy,  for  distinguished  conduct  in  the 
presence  of  the  enemy  in  battles  on  the  13th,  20th,  21st,  and  22d  of 
June,  1900,  while  with  the  relief  expedition  of  the  allied  forces  in 
China. 

JOHN  WILLIAMS. 

Seaman  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Commodore  Perry,  in  the  attack 
upon  Franklin,  Va.,  October  3,  1862;  distinguished  for  his  gallant 
conduct. 

JOHN  WILLIAMS. 

Captain  of  maintop  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Pawnee,  in  the  attack 
upon  Mathias  Point,  June  26,  1861 ;  "  gallantry  can  not  be  spoken  of 
in  too  high  terms;  though  wounded  by  a  musket  ball  in  the  thigh,  he 
retained  the  charge  of  his  boat;  and  when  the  staff  was  shot  away 
held  the  stump  in  his  hand,  with  the  flag,  until  we  got  alongside  the 
Freeborn" 

JOHN  WILLIAMS. 

Boatswain's  mate  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Mohican,  in  the  action  at 
Hilton  Head,  November  7,  1861;  captain  of  11-inch  gun;  was  con- 
spicuous for  his  cool  courage  and  pleasant,  cheerful  way  of  fighting. 


96  ROLL  OF   HONOR. 

losing  few  shots  and  inspiring  his  gun's  crew  with  his  manner.    Pro- 
moted to  acting  master's  mate. 

LOUIS  WILLIAMS. 

Captain  of  top ;  for  jumping  overboard  from  the  U.  S.  S.  Lacka- 
wanna,  March  16,  1883,  at  Honolulu,  Hawaiian  Islands,  and  rescuing 
from  drowning  Thomas  Moran,  landsman. 

LOUIS  WILLIAMS. 

Captain  of  hold  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Lackawanna;  for  rescuing  from 
drowning  William  Cruise,  who  had  fallen  overboard  at  Callao,  Peru, 
June  13,  1884. 

PETEE  WILLIAMS. 

Seaman  on  board  of  the  Monitor  in  the  fight  with  the  Merrimac, 
March  19,  1862;  promoted  to  acting,  master's  mate  and  subsequently 
to  acting  ensign. 

ROBERT  WILLIAMS. 

Signal  quartermaster  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Benton;  mentioned 
by  his  commanding  officer  as  having  "  distinguished  himself  in  vari- 
ous actions." 

WILLIAM  WILLIAMS. 

Landsman  belonging  to  the  U.  S.  S.  Lehigh,  Charleston  Harbor, 
November  16,  1863;  gallant  behavior  in  passing  lines  between  the 
Lehigh  and  Nahant  in  an  open  boat  with  two  others,  being  at  the 
time  exposed  to  a  heavy  fire  from  the  forts  in  Charleston  Harbor; 
advanced  in  his  rate. 

GEORGE  WILLIS. 

Coxswain  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Tigress;  gallant  and  meri- 
torious conduct,  while  serving  on  the  Tigress,  on  the  night  of  Septem- 
ber 22,  1873,  off  the  coast  of  Greenland. 

RICHARD  WILLIS. 

Coxswain  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  New  Ironsides;  commended  for 
highly  meritorious  conduct  during  the  several  engagements  with  Fort 
Fisher  in  December,  1864,  and  January,  1865. 

AUGUST  WILSON. 

Boiler  maker  serving  on  board  the  U.  S.  S.  Puritan,  for  gallant 
conduct  at  the  time  of  the  collapse  of  one  of  the  crown  sheets  of 
boiler  E  of  that  vessel  July  1,  1897.  Wilson  wrapped  wet  clothes 


BOLL   OF    HONOii:'  97 

about  his  face  and  arms  and  entering  tbfe  firerdom  opened 'the 'safety 
valve,  thus  removing  the  danger  of  disabling  the  other  boilers. 

ROBERT  B.  WOOD. 

Coxswain,  U.  S.  S.  Minnesota,  temporarily  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S. 
Mount  Washington,  Nansemond  River,  April  14,  1863 ;  "  behaved 
with  a  courage  and  coolness  that  could  not  be  surpassed ;  did  not  leave 
his  post,  although  he  had  received  a  severe  contusion  on  the  head  from 
a  partially-spent  ball,  and  ventured  in  an  open  boat  to  carry  a  hawser 
under  a  heavy  fire." 

SAMUEL  WOODS. 

Seaman,  U.  S.  S.  Minnesota,  temporarily  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S. 
Mount  Washington,  Nansemond  River,  April  14,  1863;  fought  his 
gun  with  the  most  determined  courage;  plunged  into  the  stream 
and  endeavored  to  save  a  shipmate  who  had  been  knocked  overboard 
by  a  shell,  and  was  conspicuous  for  his  tender  care  of  the  wounded. 

JOHN  WOON. 

Boatswain's  mate  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Pittsburg,  in  an  engage- 
ment with  the  batteries  at  Grand  Gulf,  April  29,  1863 ;  "  had  been 
confined  to  his  hammock  several  days  from  sickness,  yet  insisted  on 
and  took  command  of  the  gun  of  which  he  was  captain;  fought  it 
for  over  two  hours,  and  only  left  it  when  no  longer  able  to  stand; 
conduct  uniformly  good." 

CHARLES  B.  WORAM. 

Seaman  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Oneida,  acting  as  aid  to  the  execu- 
tive officer.  Distinguished  himself  for  his  cool  courage,  and  carried 
his  orders  intelligently  and  correctly. 

EDWARD  WRIGHT. 

Quartermaster  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Cayuga  in  the  attack  upon 
forts  Jackson  and  St.  Philip,  and  the  taking  of  New  Orleans,  April 
24  and  25,  1862.  Mentioned  with  "  praise  for  his  conduct." 

WILLIAM  WRIGHT. 

Yeoman  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Monticello;  courage  and  com- 
mendable conduct  during  a  reconnaissance  of  the  harbor  and  water 
defenses  of  Wilmington,  June  23  to  25,  1864. 

46239—10 7 


98  KOLL   OF    HONOR. 

EDWARD  B.  YOUNG. 

Coxswain  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Galena;  during  the  action  in 
Mobile  Bay,  August  5,  1864,  he  was  captain  of  No.  3  gun,  and  dis- 
played great  bravery  and  coolness  throughout  the  engagement. 

FKANK  A.  YOUNG. 

Private,  United  States  Marine  Corps,  for  distinguished  conduct 
in  the  presence  of  the  enemy  at  the  battle  of  Peking,  China,  June  20 
to  July  16,  1900. 

HORATIO  N.  YOUNG. 

Seaman  on  the  U.  S.  S.  Lehigh,  Charleston  Harbor,  November  16, 
1863;  gallant  behavior  in  passing  lines  between  the  Lehigh  and 
Nahant  in  an  open  boat,  being  at  the  time  exposed  to  a  heavy  fire 
from  the  forts  in  Charleston  Harbor.  Advanced  in  his  rating. 

WILLIAM  YOUNG. 

Boatswain's  mate  on  board  of  the  U.  S.  S.  Cayuga,  in  the  attack 
upon  Forts  Jackson  and  St.  Philip,  and  the  taking  of  New  Orleans, 
April  24  and  25,  1862;  mentioned  with  "  praise  for  his  conduct." 

WILLIAM  ZION. 

Private,  United  States  Marine  Corps,  for  distinguished  conduct  in 
the  presence  of  the  enemy  at  Peking,  China,  July  21  to  August  IT, 
1900. 

Summary. 

Medals  issued  for  distinguished  services  in  battle : 

During  the  civil  war 336 

During  the  Corean  disturbance 12 

During  the  Sanioan  disturbance 4 

During  the  Spanish  war 71 

During  the  Philippine  war i 6 

During  the  Chinese  disturbance 58 

-  487 
Medals  issued  to  men  for  display  of  extraordinary  heroism  in  the  line  of 

their  profession  on  board  ship 71 

Medals  issued  to  men  for  the  display  of  extraordinary  heroism  in  the  line 
of  their  profession  (rescuing  persons  from  drowning) 83 

Total  _.  _641 


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